Monthly Archives: September 2026
New Bill Targets “Crash For Cash” Schemes
In July 2026, a Florida senator introduced a bill known as the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act (SAFPA) as a companion to a previous bill introduced in the House last year. The act attempts to regulate the so-called “crash for cash” schemes that have begun to appear in recent years, in which road accidents… Read More »
Hours Of Service & Driver Fatigue in Florida
Commercial drivers work hard, and many will go above and beyond in order to ensure that their deliveries arrive on time. However, they are only human, with the normal human needs of food, sleep, and comfort. As a way to guarantee these, both state and federal authorities have created what are known as hours… Read More »
Bad Weather Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Commercial vehicle accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, but bad weather is a cause that often gets overlooked. While Florida rarely sees heavy snow, it is quite possible, even common, for weather like rain, fog, or even extreme heat to play a role in road accidents. That said, it is the responsibility… Read More »
How To Share The Road With Tractor-Trailers
The amount of shipping that originates in Florida means that there are more tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles on the road than there might be in other states. However, far too many drivers – particularly those who do not hail from Florida originally – who are not used to sharing the road with such… Read More »
Cause Sought In Sumter County Crash
In August 2026, a Tampa man was driving a large commercial truck down SR-91 in Sumter County, when “for unknown reasons,” he lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a guardrail and then several trees. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene, but as of this writing, the exact cause of the accident… Read More »
Potential Defendants In A Florida Tractor-Trailer Accident
When a person is involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicle, their injuries are likely to be serious or even fatal because of how large and heavy the vehicle is. That said, if you believe that negligence played a role in causing your injuries, you have the right to… Read More »
Another Fatal Pedestrian Accident On I-75
Sometimes a road accident will seem like a Greek tragedy, where everything that can go wrong does go wrong. A recent fatal tractor-trailer accident on I-75 appears to have occurred in this way. According to the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), after his car had struck another vehicle and run off the road, a… Read More »
Wrongful Death In Florida Tractor-Trailer Accidents
When the average person loses a loved one, it can be paralyzing; it can feel like obscene amounts of work to simply function as normal, never mind trying to pursue any other endeavors. If the loss has been sudden, as a result of a tractor-trailer accident, it can feel even worse. For some, though,… Read More »
