On behalf of Gerber Law | Nov 30, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Truckers often work long shifts and spend hours driving mundane expanses of roadway. With risks including poor health, boredom and quiet among others, fatigue can quickly diminish a trucker’s vigilance and awareness. A common term that truckers use is...
On behalf of Gerber Law | Nov 23, 2020 | Premises Liability, Slip-and-fall Accidents
If asked to name some of the leading causes of slips, trips and falls, you’d probably mention slippery or wet floors first. However, one safety analyst maintains that mats are actually more apt to result in someone slipping, tripping or falling over anything...
On behalf of Gerber Law | Nov 17, 2020 | Car Accidents
Avoiding a collision requires that a driver notice a potential hazard, react appropriately and do so soon enough to stop the vehicle. At 55 miles per hour, it only takes a few seconds to travel the length of a football field, and even a momentary distraction may lead...
On behalf of Gerber Law | Nov 13, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Thousands of big rigs roll through Florida communities every day, delivering goods on a tight schedule. Tractor-trailers can weigh more than 80,000 pounds when loaded, which can make stopping quickly impossible. Typical passenger sedans weigh less than 4,000 pounds...
On behalf of Gerber Law | Nov 11, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Most state laws require motorcycle riders to wear helmets at all times, regardless of their age, health or insurance status. Florida is one of the few states that provides an exemption. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, a person...
On behalf of Gerber Law | Nov 9, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
If there’s one thing that both federal agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the nonprofit groups such as those at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) want you to know about motorcycle riding, it’s...