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What Is a Trucking Company’s Responsibility to Keep Its Trucks Safe?

By: Gregory Perenich

In the United States, trucking companies are responsible for following certain regulations to keep roads safe from devastating trucking collisions. As a result, when these companies do not follow these orders or, worse yet, ignore them, this failure to adhere...

Clearwater Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash

By: Gregory Perenich

Pinellas Park, Fl. - A Clearwater man was killed in a motorcycle crash along 49th Street, according to Pinellas Park police. The crash happened around 7:20 a.m. Monday between a motorcycle and an SUV at the 126th Avenue North intersection....

2 Injured during Hit-and-Run Crash in St. Petersburg

By: Terence Perenich

St. Petersburg, Fl. - Two people were injured during a hit-and-run crash in St. Petersburg after a car ran into them in the crosswalk area, police said. The crash happened around 6 p.m. near 4th Street North and 5th Avenue...

Wreck in Sarasota Leaves One Dead

By: Gregory Perenich

Sarasota, FL - A single-vehicle wreck in Sarasota killed a person early Sunday morning, The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports. The wreck happened around 2 a.m. on University Parkway at Whitfield Avenue. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of...

What Is a No-Fault Car Accident Claim?

By: Gregory Perenich

Florida is a no-fault state, which means that if you get into an accident, your insurance policy pays for your damages, regardless of who is at fault. A driver must have personal injury protection insurance included in their policy to...

What Happens When Someone Dies in a Car Accident?

By: Gregory Perenich

Uncertainty about what happens next can compound the trauma and grief you feel after the death of a loved one in a car accident. You may wonder how to seek justice, pay for sudden, unexpected expenses, or make decisions that...

What Does a Contingency Fee Mean?

By: Gregory Perenich

When an attorney handles your case on a contingency fee basis, it can provide both you and the lawyer with numerous benefits. Before entering into this agreement, you must understand the perks and risks of this arrangement. The following information...

Sarasota Man Died Crossing Whitfield Avenue

By: Chris Schneider

A Sarasota man died from a pickup truck while trying to cross Whitfield Avenue, said the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened after 7 p.m. Monday at Whitfield and Tuttle avenues. Troopers say the 89-year-old man attempted to cross Whitfield...

Palmetto Motorcyclist Dies After Collision

By: Chris Schneider

A 28-year-old Palmetto motorcyclist died after he collided with a car Tuesday evening, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The motorcyclist was traveling west on the north shoulder of 21st Street East, approaching the intersection of 12th Avenue East. A sedan...

Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Determine if the Trucker Who Crashed Into Me Was Unqualified to Drive?

By: Gregory Perenich

When driving on the highway next to a large truck, you assume that the driver behind the wheel is trained, skilled, and has adequate driving experience. If the driver makes a bad call and causes an accident, you are often...