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Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

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Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

Driving In Blind Spots Leads to Deadly Palm Beach Truck Accidents

We have all experienced the momentary terror of a car suddenly appearing “out of nowhere”—a car we could not see and were not aware of just moments before. Why? They were driving in a tiny range of invisibility known as the blind spot. When operating a 40 ton vehicle, those blind spots suddenly become bigger…a LOT bigger. Unfortunately, this makes them even more deadly.

One of the most significant factors is the inherent danger for vulnerable passenger vehicles sharing the Florida highways with these massive trucks are large blind spots in the driver’s range of vision—also known as “No-Zones”.

Blind Spots and No-Zones: Deadly to Passenger Vehicles

More than 413,000 accidents are caused by blind spot related problems annually, according to U.S. Dept. of Transportation. More than 160,000 people experience a fatality related to these catastrophic accidents each year. If you or anyone you know has experienced a loss or serious injury due to a truck accident in Palm Beach, it is important to contact an experienced Palm Beach truck accident attorney immediately.

What is a No-Zone?

The “No-Zone” is a dangerous area around commercial vehicles and trucks where accidents are likely to occur. If a passenger car drives in this area, a truck driver may not be able to see the car and may try to change lanes. There are blind spots in almost every direction due to the larger size and elevated position of the driver:

  • Side No-Zones
  • Rear No–Zone
  • Front No-Zone
  • Wide Right Turns

Dealing with truck accidents can be a trying time for you and your family; while on our website today, please order your FREE copy of our book: Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. This book contains essential information for anyone in Florida who has experienced a serious Palm Beach truck accident.

If you or a loved one has experienced death, loss, medical bills due to injury or serious trauma due to a truck accident, contact Fetterman & Associates at 1-866-865-1244 to speak with an experienced Palm Beach truck accident attorney. Our experienced professionals will help find the best way to get the answers and compensation you deserve.