Monthly Archives: August 2026
Commercial Truck Accident Kills 3, Injures 4
On June 1, 2026, Florida Highway Patrol responded to an accident in Collier County that took three lives and injured four other people. A box truck going south on I-75 drifted off the road and overturned, causing minor injuries to the driver. A Good Samaritan stopped his car on the shoulder in order to… Read More »
State vs Federal Definitions Of A Commercial Motor Vehicle
The words ‘commercial motor vehicle’ (CV or CMV) provoke different images in different minds, though most people tend to think of extremely large vehicles like buses or trucks. While many of these do qualify, even smaller vehicles may also fit the label as well – and, depending on the definition one is using, more… Read More »
Child In Critical Condition After Jacksonville Crash
In early June 2026, a young man was killed when his sedan rear-ended a tractor-trailer, with his young child winding up in critical condition. The young man was driving on New Kings Road in Jacksonville behind a tractor-trailer when the larger vehicle stopped at a stop sign. The sedan driver unfortunately failed to stop,… Read More »
How Does Vicarious Liability Help An Injured Plaintiff?
Vicarious liability is a common-law doctrine, though it has somewhat been codified in Florida’s law. It holds that if an employee commits a tort (essentially, the civil law version of a crime, punishable by money damages instead of jail time) while on the clock, the employer may be held liable if certain criteria about… Read More »
“Multiple Deadly Accidents” In Northeast Florida
In the space of one week in June 2026, there were “multiple deadly accidents” in the northeast of Florida. Five separate accidents resulted in at least three fatalities, with one driver’s status unknown as of this writing and one person in critical condition. While no blame or legal liability can attach to anyone at… Read More »
Federal Regulations Affecting Florida Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Tractor-trailer accidents occur at an unfortunately regular pace on Florida’s roads, but not all of these cases are processed under color of Florida law. Sometimes, particularly if the tractor-trailer is registered in another state, federal regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will apply. While federal and state rules for motor carrier… Read More »
Supreme Court Ruling Increases Pool Of Trucking Accident Defendants
In May 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a case called Montgomery v Caribe Transport II, LLC, which raised the issue of whether freight brokers could be held liable if the trucking company they hired was negligent. The Court ruled unanimously that the answer was yes, which has the potential to change the… Read More »
Do I Need An Attorney If The Accident Wasn’t My Fault?
If you are involved in an accident with another vehicle, it may have been suggested to you that you hire an attorney to protect your interests during the legal process. However, given that the accident was not your fault, it is understandable to question this advice – after all, at least in theory, you… Read More »
