Monthly Archives: April 2026
Road Accidents Involving Hazardous Materials
When hazardous materials must be transported, the most common way to do so is still via tanker truck. These trucks frequently transport dangerous materials from place to place with little issue, but when an accident does involve a tanker truck, the rates of injury and fatality are significantly higher than they are in standard… Read More »
Driver Dies After Head-On Collision With Tractor-Trailer
In February 2026, an SUV driver in Jacksonville was killed when his vehicle struck a tractor-trailer head-on. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), the SUV “crept into the eastbound lane” while a tractor-trailer was attempting to make a wide turn, heading west. While the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, the accident… Read More »
Common Causes Of Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs, or CV) are common sights on Florida roads, but unfortunately, they are also commonly involved in Florida road accidents. Because CVs tend to be such large vehicles, they require particular skill to operate well, and a failure to do so can result in accidents – and liability. However, not every… Read More »
Language Matters: Using Correct Terminology After A Tractor-Trailer Crash
A collision between a tractor-trailer (or other large vehicle) and a private car or truck is usually referred to as an accident, regardless of the actual events that caused the crash. It may seem pedantic, but sometimes it can be important to characterize road crashes as just that – the word ‘accident,’ after all,… Read More »
