Monthly Archives: December 2025
Tampa Has Higher Than Average Rate Of Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Recent data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) show a disturbing trend affecting Hillsborough County drivers: namely, that the area has a higher-than-average rate of commercial vehicle and large truck accidents than nearby counties. If you drive often in the Tampa area, it is important to be aware of… Read More »
Crash Involving 3 Tractor-Trailers Kills 1, 1 In Critical Condition
In early December 2025, Florida’s Turnpike saw a serious accident that killed one person and left another in critical condition. Two tractor-trailers heading south in Osceola County began to stop for traffic, but a third failed to notice the slowdown and plowed into the back of one of the tractor-trailers. The second vehicle then… Read More »
Commercial Drivers’ Liability As Independent Contractors Is Complex
While many commercial drivers work for one specific company, more and more have become ‘freelancers’ in recent years, acting as independent contractors for multiple different firms. This can be a positive for the driver, who may have more flexibility in work schedules and better pay – but it can sometimes place them in a… Read More »
Explaining The Role Of The “Black Box” In Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Tractor-trailer accidents are more likely to be serious than most other types of road crashes, primarily because of the sheer size and weight of these vehicles. Accordingly, in one of these accident cases, the evidence of the vehicle’s electronic logging device (ELD, or “black box”) can play a significant role in determining just who… Read More »
New Rule For Insurers Changes Things For Florida Accident Victims
In recent months, Florida has made significant changes to the time frame in which insurance companies must pay or deny claims for vehicle accident victims. Instead of 90 days from receiving notice of the accident, insurers now have 60 days in which to rule on a claim, while insurers must acknowledge ‘receipt of claim… Read More »
Uninsured Tractor-Trailer Drivers In Florida Accidents
Florida has a no-fault auto insurance system in place, which means that every driver – whether in a standard car or in a large commercial vehicle – is required to carry a certain amount of personal injury protection (PIP) insurance in order to cover medical bills for minor injuries. Most do – but accidents… Read More »
