Fetterman and Associates

Have you been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault? You shouldn't have to pay for some else's negligence. The attorneys of Fetterman and Associates practice personal injury law. We handle vehicle accidents of all kinds, injuries from...

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Laws That Every Truck Driver Must Abide By - Fetterman & Associates, PA

Statistics show that nearly 13% of the 15.5 million trucks on the roadways in America are equipped with tractor trailers. These trucks are used to transport goods from one part Read More

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The Unique Dangers of Driving Near Tractor Trailers

There are countless tractor-trailers driving on roads and interstates at any given time of day or night. While big rig trucks play an extremely important role in the economy, with all these large vehicles on the road, the number of tractor trailer related accidents is shockingly high.

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Improve Visibility with New Motorcycle Safety Equipment and Gear

Visibility is one of the biggest worries when considering the hazards associated with riding a motorcycle. This is one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents in Florida.

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4 Things Truck Drivers Can’t Do Behind the Wheel

Unfortunately, these massive vehicles can also be extremely dangerous, which is why they are subject to strict regulations. If you have been injured in a semi-truck collision, call a West Palm Beach truck accident lawyer right away, as these are complicated cases that demand a skilled lawyer.

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A wreck with a tractor trailer is typically always worse and more serious than a collision that involves two passenger vehicles. The fact is, semi-trucks are faster and bigger than cars. According to research from the IIHS – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – tractor trailers weigh 20 to 30 times more than the average passenger vehicle.

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Big truck accidents are one of the most fatal types of accidents on Florida highways today. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported almost 80,000 trucking accidents in 2012.  There are many causes for the high percentage of trucking accidents in our state. Sometimes weather like hurricanes and flooding, or poor road conditions can cause problems.

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What Happens If You Are Injured in an Out of Town Car Accident?

Car accidents are common all over the United States, but especially in tourist destinations. Florida is not just well-known for its sun and sand, but for its heavy traffic which makes car accidents likely.

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Who is Liable for an Animal Attack?

So, is anyone liable when an animal attacks? That’s circumstantial. Luckily, a personal injury lawyer can evaluate your animal attack case to determine whether a personal injury claim would be in your or your loved one’s best interest.

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The Consequences and Dangers of Distracted Driving

When you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, your top priority should be to avoid danger. However, due to a large number of dangers on the road, it is often impossible to avoid them all. One of the biggest and most dangerous dangers is your cell phone. The fact is, most people view their phone as an extension of themselves. As a result, this is one of the leading causes of distracted driving accidents.

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5 Causes of Highway and Interstate Accidents

Florida is known as the sunshine state, but did you know it’s also home to three of the top twenty deadliest interstate stretches? The number one most deadly interstate unfortunately runs through Florida as well, Interstate 95.

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Florida Makes Top List for Pedestrian Fatalities

More people are realizing the benefits of walking and taking in the sunshine on roads and walkways throughout Florida. It looks as though there could be a downside to all of that walking, especially if car drivers are not paying attention and slam into a pedestrian.

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The Truth about the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case

Some people make unfair assumptions about plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Our society isn’t always kind to injury victims. Many assume people who have been hurt are simply greedy or out to make a quick buck.

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Number Of Car Accidents Throughout The United States

The numbers alone in Florida are astounding. According to Florida’s Integrated Report Exchange System, in 2016, there have already been 297,577 total crashes, 2,016 of those resulting in fatalities.

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Carrier Liability in Trucking Accidents

One of the fundamental principles of common law is that anyone who has been injured in an accident has the right to receive compensation for their injuries. The only difficulty in applying this principle lies in determining who should bear the responsibility, or “liability,” for paying that compensation.

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Car Accidents in Port St. Lucie, Florida

According to recent reports, 2016 has been a bad year for car accidents in Florida. In just the first nine months of the year, Florida saw 269,868 traffic crashes, with over 113,000 injuries and 2,040 fatalities. In Port St. Lucie, there were over 3,250 car accidents and 20 auto accident-related deaths.

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Protecting Your Identity for the Holidays

The holidays are just about upon us and while you are thinking about Christmas cheer and spending time with family, identity thieves are on the lookout for your personal information. Identity theft cases hit their annual peak during the holidays, because most consumers are more concerned with getting their holiday to-do list done; rather than protecting their identity.

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6 Ways to Keep Your Children Safe From Injury This Holiday Season

One of the most important holiday gifts you are going to give your children this year is not something that you have to wrap or tie with a brightly colored ribbon; it is not going to be a play set or electronic game.

The best gift that you could give your children is a safe and injury-free holiday season.