Commercial truck drivers are under significant pressure to work long hours and meet demanding quotas. Many work themselves to exhaustion in an attempt to keep up, exposing themselves and everyone on the roads to a huge amount of risk. This is why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has…
Every year, large truck accidents injure more than 100,000 Americans and fatally harm over 4,000 more, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Because big commercial trucks often weigh 20 to 30 times more than an average passenger car, collisions between these two vehicle types often result in particularly…
Fine, Farkash & Parlapiano, P.A., focuses on helping those injured in truck accidents in Gainesville, Florida. The Gainesville truck accident attorneys’ priority is looking after those injured in truck accidents and guiding the victims and their families through the legal process. Each Gainesville truck accident lawyer at Fine, Farkash &…
Fine, Farkash & Parlapiano, P.A., obtained a verdict of $1,411,000.00 after a four day trial that included only two hours of deliberation in Gainesville, Florida. On April 4, 2019, the jury found the defendant 100% at fault when plaintiff Sean T. McFly, was severely injured when he was hit by…
On April 4, 2019, after four years and four months of legal battles, Sean T. McFly was finally vindicated* by a jury verdict assigning 100% fault to the University of Florida and awarding him $1,411,000.00. McFly, now an alumnus of UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was hit on campus in…
When you are operating a regular passenger car, it can be unnerving to drive around massive tractor-trailer trucks. The difference in size alone makes these enormous vehicles a reminder to drive cautious and be aware of others on the road. So long as they are driven by highly skilled professionals…
Due to their sheer size and weight, it can be intimidating to share the road with large commercial vehicles in Florida. For instance, a typical passenger car is only about 16 feet long and weighs around 3,500 pounds. A standard five-axle semi-truck, on the other hand, is about 74 feet…
Tractor-Trailers, Otherwise Known as Big Rigs or 18-wheelers, Can Weigh up to 100,000 pounds. It is no wonder, then, that they are inherently hazardous when in transit on Florida roads and highways. The size of the vehicle, the security of cargo inside the trailer, weather conditions, traffic conditions, and the…
Truck driver fatigue is dangerous and prevalent. Truck accidents may be caused by many things. These may include vehicle malfunction, driver error and even driver fatigue. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration established guidelines designed to curb truck driver fatigue and improve public safety. You can find more information about…
Once you have been injured in a trucking accident, it is important that you focus on your recovery and healing. However, many individuals are still under the stress caused by dealing with all of the involved parties, when it comes to insurance coverage in trucking accidents. By having a knowledgeable…
