Monthly Archives: May 2024
Overweight Commercial Motor Vehicles Can Cause Accidents
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are usually trucks or other conveyances designed to carry passengers or cargo, though the definition of what specifically constitutes a CMV will vary between jurisdictions. Florida’s definition of what constitutes a CMV has specific height and weight limits for a vehicle, but the state’s roads also have their own weight… Read More »
Tesla Sued After Autopilot Led To Tractor-Trailer Crash
In 2019, a Delray Beach crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Tesla Model 3 occurred when the Tesla crashed into the side of the tractor-trailer, coming to a stop underneath. The widow of the Tesla driver filed suit against the car company, alleging that Tesla’s autopilot program played a role in the driver’s death…. Read More »
Can I Get Pain & Suffering Damages After A Tractor-Trailer Accident?
If a driver is so unlucky as to be involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, and they manage to survive the impact, it is very likely that they will have sustained serious injuries. Filing suit against the tractor-trailer driver (and, in some cases, their employer) is the next step – but it can… Read More »
Do Company Cars Count As Commercial Motor Vehicles?
U.S. federal law and state law define commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) very specifically, usually in terms of weight and cargo type. However, many vehicles are often excluded from the CMV classification that still qualify as commercial vehicles in other respects. One of the most common is the company car – legally, it may not… Read More »
