Monthly Archives: April 2025
Hard To Prove Negligent Hiring In Florida – But Not Impossible
In some accident cases, a Florida employer can be found liable for wrongdoing committed by their employees. The employee must be doing something that is within the “scope of [their] employment,” in order to potentially hold an employer liable, but there are several legal theories under which this can be done. One of them… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Accidents & Product Liability Claims
When the average person is involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, the most common thing to do is to chalk it up to negligence, or simply to a bad day. However, in some of these cases, there is more going on than meets the eye. Vehicles malfunction – or, more precisely, parts of… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Crash
In March 2025, a tractor-trailer veered off I-95 S in Flagler County, striking a tree and catching on fire once it came to rest. The driver was unfortunately pronounced deceased at the scene, though no one else was hurt. This is, however, not always the case when tractor-trailer accidents occur on Florida roads. If… Read More »
Types Of Damages In Florida Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases
Being involved in an auto accident always has the potential to cause long-term injury, but if the other vehicle involved is a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), the injuries are disproportionately likely to be serious or even deadly. While not every CMV accident involves negligence, the damages that an injured plaintiff can collect if a… Read More »
Settlements In Florida Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Being involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer can lead to death or serious injury, either of which may change your life forever. If you lose a loved one, it may be possible to seek damages for wrongful death. If you experience the accident and are left injured, however, you may choose to either… Read More »
Distracted Driving Kills – Especially In Commercial Vehicles
Distracted driving is a problem of which Florida law enforcement is well aware. However, the focus on warning drivers is aimed almost totally at private individuals in small cars. If a commercial driver is operating their vehicle while distracted, though, the potential for injury or death is far greater. If you have been through… Read More »
Road Debris In Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Most tractor-trailer accident cases involve one or more vehicles being impacted by a tractor-trailer (or a smaller vehicle impacting a tractor-trailer). However, there is one other type of accident in which a tractor-trailer driver or their employer may be held liable, and that is in cases where debris winds up on the road. Whether… Read More »
Commercial Motor Vehicles In “Hazmat” Accidents
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) carry all manner of raw materials and consumer products. This can include items or substances that are patently dangerous to both people and to the environment if mishandled. In the event of a road accident involving a CMV transporting hazardous materials, the stakes are higher than average in terms of… Read More »
In The Minutes After A Tractor-Trailer Accident
Being involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer is a frightening event. In the minutes immediately after impact, the world seems to slow down, and many people report feeling as though things are happening to someone else while they look on. However, the moments immediately following a serious accident are among the most important,… Read More »
Explaining Florida Hours Of Service Regulations
Commercial vehicle drivers have quite a lot of responsibility in terms of the vehicles they operate; the sheer size and speed of most commercial vehicles have the potential to cause serious injury and death if a driver is not careful. Both federal authorities and the Florida legislature have instituted what are known as hours… Read More »
