Truck Crash Attorneys in Florida
Florida Automobile Accident Statistics (2006)
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In 2006 Florida saw a four percent decrease in fatalities in traffic accidents from 2005. Car accident fatalities dropped from 3,518 fatalities in 2005 to 3,374 in 2006. The leading cause of fatal accidents was speeding and such accidents primarily occurred between motor vehicles. 60% of those killed in traffic accidents were drivers and 20% were passengers. Although most accidents occurred between motor vehicles, almost one-fourth of fatal accidents in Florida involved a fixed object, such as guard rails or telephone poles.
Of all the people killed in Florida traffic accidents, 60% were under the age of 45. Further, 41% of those killed (or 1,376 deaths) were alcohol-related accidents, and a surprising 43% of fatal accidents occurred during daylight hours. Despite common beliefs that most automobile accidents occur in poor driving conditions, only 6% of fatal accidents happened in rain, sleet or snow. The highest percentage of fatal accidents in Florida occurred in March and on Sundays.
Florida Large Truck Accident Statistics (2006)
In 2006 there were a staggering 5,872 large truck accidents (tractor-trailer, semi-truck, big rig, etc.) in Florida. Of those accidents, 336 were fatal and 5,536 were non-fatal. Of the fatal accidents, 350 individuals were killed, and of the non-fatal accidents, 3,654 of the accidents caused injury and 5,829 people were injured. The majority of all large truck accidents in Florida occurred on interstates and highways, as is similar to most other states.
Florida Bus Accident Statistics (2006)
There were a total of 104 bus accidents in Florida in 2006. Of those accidents, 33 were fatal and 71 were non-fatal accidents, 50 of which caused injuries. Of all of these bus accidents, the total number of individuals killed in Florida bus accidents was 39, and the total number of people injured was 169.
Truck Accident Lawyers
Truck accidents kill and injure thousands of people every single year. It is further estimated that every 20 minutes, someone is either killed or injured in a truck accident. Because of these daunting statistics and the fact that large truck accidents are on the rise, the federal government has created Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). These Regulations are the rules that govern truck drivers and trucking companies when operating commercial vehicles between states.
When the FMCSR are overlooked or ignored, serious injuries and death can occur. An experienced Florida vehicle accident lawyer who is familiar with truck accident cases will be able to determine if the FMCSR were followed leading up to the crash. Further, a truck accident lawyer will attempt to obtain important records from a truck company or truck driver to help determine possible violations of the federal rules.
If you have any questions related to a truck accident cases, please call 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727 to speak directly with a truck accident lawyer. You can also fill out an online contact form to reach me directly.Florida Interstates and Highways
Florida’s main interstate routes include:
I-4 (east/west), I-10 (east/west), I-75 (north/south) and I-95 (north/south)
Florida Facts
Florida is a southeastern state that flows along the Gulf of Mexico on the west and Atlantic Ocean on the east. The state also borders Alabama and Georgia. Florida is the 22nd largest state, covering over 65,000 square miles. Florida is also the fourth most populated state in America with over 18 million residents. The capital of Florida is Tallahassee and the largest city is Jacksonville. Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate.
Florida Transportation
In additions to Florida’s intricate highway system, the state also offers travelers several other means of transportation, including airports, seaports and railway travel.
Florida is served by a few railway companies, including Amtrak and Sunset Limited. The state also has several major airports, including Orlando International Airport, Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Tampa International Airport. It is estimated that over 15 million travelers use these international airports annually. The state further offers several secondary airports and regional airports, serving primarily nation and statewide travelers.
Florida Cities
The largest cities in Florida, from most populated to least, are: Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Cape Carol, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Port St. Lucie, Coral Springs, Gainesville, Miramar, Clearwater, Pompano Beach, Miami Gardens, West Palm Beach, Palm Bay, Sunrise, Lakeland, Miami Beach, Boca Raton, Plantation
Florida Counties
Alachua// Baker// Bay// Bradford// Brevard// Broward// Calhoun// Charlotte// Citrus// Clay// Collier// Columbia// DeSoto// Dixie// Duval// Escambia// Flagler// Franklin// Gadsden// Gilchrist// Glades// Gulf// Hamilton// Hardee// Hendry// Hernando// Highlands// Hillsborough// Holmes// Indian River// Jackson// Jefferson// Lafayette// Lake// Lee// Leon// Levy// Liberty// Madison// Manatee// Marion// Martin// Miami-Dade// Monroe// Nassau// Okaloosa// Okeechobee// Orange// Osceola// Palm Beach// Pasco// Pinellas// Polk// Putnam// Santa Rosa// Sarasota// Seminole// St. Johns// St. Lucie// Sumter// Suwannee// Taylor// Union// Volusia// Wakulla// Walton// Washington
Florida Department of Transportation Information
For general questions or information,
call 1.850.414.4100 or Toll Free at 1.866.374.FDOT (3368).
General Postal Address:
Florida Dept. of Transportation
Safety Office - MS #53
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
Physical Address:
Florida Dept. of Transportation
Safety Office - Suite 300
1211 Governors Square Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
For traffic information call 1.850.245.1500
For Emergency Information, call the Florida Emergency Management office at 1.800.462.9029
If you are involved in a truck accident, it is crucial to obtain an experienced Florida truck accident attorney that handles tractor trailer accident cases to aggressively represent your interests. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance company. Trucking companies often destroy documents that are crucial to the accident in question in order to protect their side. You need someone to protect your rights. An experienced personal injury lawyer can stop the truck company from destroying certain documents important to your case.
Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, I can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727. Call me personally and I will immediately alert our truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.
