When a car accident in Florida is not one's fault, such as in a rear-end collision, the non-liable driver might wonder what they can do to protect their interests. However, the steps to take after this kind of incident are pretty similar to those the driver would need to take if they had been at fault.
Supreme Court refuses to hear truck drivers' lawsuit
Florida motorists may be interested to learn that the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of a class-action lawsuit on June 19 brought by six truck drivers against the U.S. Department of Transportation. The truck drivers had alleged that the pre-employment reports the DOT distributed to carriers made it more difficult for them to find work as it disparaged their reputations. The truck drivers were supported by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
Truck driver training rule takes effect
Florida truck drivers may know that, following a five-month delay, a rule that sets national training standards became law that was effective as of June 5. The rule comes with a three-year compliance window and will apply to those receiving their CDLs on or after Feb. 7, 2020, and after.
What damages can you claim for damage suffered in an accident?
If you were hurt in a car accident, you know how expensive it is to simply pursue a full recovery. From medical bills to damage done to your vehicle, one collision can leave you with expenses that impact virtually every area of your life. If your accident was not your fault but was the result of the actions of another person, you may have valid grounds to seek financial compensation for your pain, suffering and other losses.
Low-speed impacts can have big-impact consequences
A car accident of any kind is frightening, and any type of collision could leave you injured and dealing with various complex consequences. Even a low-speed impact can cause big injuries, and the aftermath of collisions 25 miles per hour or less can be just as serious as a major highway collision.
Child deaths in car accidents
Researchers from Harvard University and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center collaborated on a study that looked at state-by-state trends in fatal vehicle crashes involving children under 15. Based on data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System for the years 2010 to 2014, Florida emerged as the state with the third highest number of child deaths in motor vehicle accidents. During that period, 144 children died on Florida roadways.
