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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

There are 2 disability programs that are administered by Social Security: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs require a finding of "total disability", SSD provides benefits to individuals who have an employment history while S...

Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

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.

Was your Palm Beach truck accident due to an improper load?

Weighing in at upwards of 40 tons, stating that commercial semi-trailers are big and heavy is a bit of an understatement. The risk factor involved in sharing the highway with these behemoth vehicles is crystal clear when yearly statistics are reviewed.

More than 500, 000 truck accidents occur annually across the country. Nearly 4,008 people suffered fatalities due to truck accidents in 2008, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. If you or a loved one 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 an “improper load”?

A significant factor in the inherent danger for comparatively fragile passenger cars anywhere near commercial vehicles is the balance and weight of the load being transported.

Although legislation to up the weight limits is currently being considered, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) currently limits a commercial vehicle to 80,000 pounds. It is also required that vehicle cargo is evenly distributed and secured. Further guidelines dictate that the load be balanced over multiple wheel axles.

The driver is responsible to know about what the cargo weighs, any particulars that might impact shifting while in motion, and what to do to ensure proper loading prior to driving. In addition, drivers are required to inspect cargo and to ensure that all is properly secured and stable before setting out on the road. Failure to do so could mean a liability.

You May be Due Compensation

Dealing with truck accidents can be a trying time for you and your family. If you or a loved one has experienced death, loss, medical bills after an 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 lawyer. Our experienced professionals will help find the best way to get the answers and compensation you deserve.

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.