Category Archives: Truck Accident
The Role of Maintenance and Inspection in Truck Accident Prevention
Commercial trucks are the lifeblood of the economy. However, the sheer size and weight of these massive vehicles mean that when things go wrong, the consequences can be devastating. One critical aspect of ensuring the safety of these large vehicles on the road is proper maintenance and inspection. Here is all you need to… Read More »
How Do You Prove a Truck Driver’s Negligence After an Accident?
Negligence or carelessness of a truck driver can result in personal injury or property damages. Proving negligence by a truck driver after an accident in Florida can be challenging and may involve multiple parties from different states. Although it is a complex process, it is possible. To prove negligence in a trucking accident case,… Read More »
Can Semi-Truck Drivers Request Hours-of Service Exemptions?
At the Law Offices of Keith Bregoff, P.A., our Vero Beach truck accident attorneys know there are seemingly endless Federal regulations that apply to commercial vehicle and semi-truck transportation in the U.S. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency in the U.S. Department of Transportation that regulates the trucking industry in… Read More »
What Type of Damages Should I Claim After a Car or Truck Accident in Florida?
At the Law Offices of Keith Bregoff, PA, our personal injury attorney in Vero Beach is a former insurance company attorney who has over 25 years of trial experience on both sides of the courtroom and has provided positive solutions for our clients for decades. If you have been hurt in a car or truck accident in Florida, there… Read More »
Hazardous Material Truck Accidents are Different from Other Truck Collisions in Florida
At the Law Offices of Keith Bregoff, our experienced truck accident attorney in Vero Beach often explains to our clients how commercial vehicle crashes, especially those that involve semi-trucks, are different from passenger vehicle accidents, as the laws and regulations that apply to the trucking industry are unique from those that apply to everyday motorists. These… Read More »
How Do Trucking Companies Contribute to Truck Accidents in Florida?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11% of all motor vehicle crashes in the country last year involved a large truck. At the Law Offices of Keith Bregoff, P.A., our Vero Beach truck accident attorneys know these collisions cause nearly 120,000 injuries across the U.S. each year, leaving our clients with mounting… Read More »
Why Are Commercial Truck Accidents Different Than Other Florida Traffic Collisions?
For more than 25 years, our Vero Beach personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Keith Bregoff, PA has successfully represented clients who have been hurt by another driver’s negligence, and there is one thing we know for sure: Crashes involving large trucks and other commercial vehicles are different than other traffic collisions…. Read More »
Semi-Truck Transport on the Rise in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
On a normal day, truck transport is one of the most reliable ways to get goods across the United States. With approximately 70% of all products reaching their destination via trucks, businesses and residents across the country rely on semi-trucks to get everything from groceries and medication to household goods and cleaning supplies. Today,… Read More »
Truck Accident Investigations
Truck accidents are complex cases that differ significantly from auto accidents. If you sustained injuries due to a truck accident, your lawyer must apply a different strategy to pursue your legal claim. Thorough investigation and properly examining all of the evidence in a truck accident will affect the outcome of your case. Investigating the Scene of… Read More »
