Category Archives: Truck Accidents
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Throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast, tractor-trailers are a common sight, transporting goods across the state and beyond. Traffic reports describing delays caused by jackknifed tractor-trailers are also frequent occurrences in this area. A jackknife accident occurs when a tractor-trailer skids, causing the trailer to swing outward and form an acute angle with the cab, resembling the… Read More »
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Sharing the road with large semi-trucks is part of everyday driving. They can pose unique challenges and safety considerations for other drivers. To ensure a safe coexistence on the road, it’s important to understand how to navigate around semi-trucks safely. Stay out of blind spots:Semi-trucks have larger blind spots compared to regular passenger vehicles. These blind… Read More »
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An 81-year-old man died in a collision between a sedan and a truck on Clark Road and Catamaran Drive in Sarasota. The man was driving a sedan westbound on State Road 72 in the left lane, while a truck towing a trailer with heavy equipment was eastbound in the left lane. The sedan failed to… Read More »