Monthly Archives: April 2026
Walton County Tragedy Kills 2 Children
A tragic February 2026 crash in Walton County took the lives of two young children after the SUV they were riding in rear-ended a tractor-trailer and spiraled out of control, eventually being rear-ended by another commercial vehicle. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition while the children were pronounced deceased… Read More »
Vicarious Liability In Commercial Vehicle Accidents
When an auto accident happens between a private car and a commercial vehicle, many injured plaintiffs are not aware that they may be able to file suit against not only the commercial driver, but possibly against their employer as well. This is because of a concept known as vicarious liability (also called respondeat superior,… Read More »
Man Steps Into Tractor-Trailer’s Path On I-75
In February 2026, a sudden accident took the life of a pedestrian when he stepped into the path of a tractor-trailer on I-75 in Sarasota. The man apparently parked his car on the side of the freeway, then stepped out into traffic, where a tractor-trailer struck him head-on. He was pronounced deceased at the… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Accidents Caused By DUI
Accidents involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs, or CVs) are unfortunately common on Florida roads, caused by anything from driver fatigue to bad weather. However, if a commercial driver is found to be operating their vehicle under the influence, it can cause real trouble for not only the driver, but for their employer as well…. Read More »
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 »
