Monthly Archives: September 2023
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Man Struck By Tractor-Trailer After Walking Onto I-75
In early September 2023, an Opa Locka man was walking on the shoulder of I-75, near Ocala, and entered the right lane of the highway. A tractor-trailer traveling south tragically struck him, not having enough time to stop the vehicle once the driver spotted the pedestrian. The truck wound up striking the median guardrail,… Read More »
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Does Having No CDL Make A Commercial Driver Liable In A Crash?
In order to drive a commercial vehicle, a person must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). However, it is more common than one might imagine for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to be on Florida roads without one. If you are ever involved in a Florida accident with a CMV, and the driver has… Read More »
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Why Do Tractor-Trailer Accidents Take Longer To Resolve?
When a car accident happens, it is likely that the drivers involved will know the drill, so to speak; they will likely exchange information and assist each other in getting the case handled. It is much less common to be involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer – which means that for many, they… Read More »
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Florida’s Unique Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine
After an accident involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) like a large truck or a passenger bus, anyone who has been injured due to another person’s negligence will likely be trying to figure out how best to seek compensation for their injuries. However, merely suing the driver may not lead to compensation, simply because… Read More »
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What To Do Immediately Following A Tractor-Trailer Accident
The moments immediately following an accident involving a large truck can be some of the most heartstopping in a person’s life, particularly if they are severely injured. Thinking about potential legal action is likely the last thing on your mind – but at the same time, there are simple steps that you can take… Read More »
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Key Factors In A Florida Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Case
An accident involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Florida roads can lead to serious injuries or fatalities. In Florida in particular, law enforcement have a particular set of protocols that they use to investigate every reported CMV accident, simply because these crashes are often more complex than the average traffic accident between two… Read More »