Author Archives: Jay Butchko
SB I-75 Closed After Tractor-Trailer Turnover
In late October 2023, a tractor-trailer overturned across the southbound lanes of I-75 in Pasco County. According to law enforcement, the driver was thankfully not injured, but this is uncommon for this type of crash. Overturning accidents can be deadly, particularly when they occur at high speed – the driver apparently struck a light… Read More »
Commercial Motor Vehicles That Carry Passengers
Most of the time, when one thinks of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), they imagine vehicles that carry cargo, such as large trucks. However, both under federal and state law, some vehicles that carry passengers also qualify, meaning that their drivers are subject to the same requirements and responsibilities as cargo drivers. If you have… Read More »
When A Tractor-Trailer Loses Its Cargo
Tractor-trailers are vehicles designed for commercial activity, and they carry commercial cargo all over the United States. However, sometimes accidents happen, and in rare instances, tractor-trailers may spill their cargo during a crash. When this happens, it can cause issues for not only the vehicles involved in the accident, but also for oncoming traffic… Read More »
Which Definition Of “Commercial Motor Vehicle” Applies In My Case?
If you have been involved in an accident with a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), and you are intending to file suit against the driver (or their employer), it can feel very overwhelming, not least of all because there are many different definitions of what exactly constitutes a commercial motor vehicle, in both Florida law… Read More »
Jackknife Accidents On Florida Roads
There are several types of accidents involving Florida tractor-trailers, but jackknife accidents generally get the most press, simply because they can cause the most havoc. A jackknife crash involves the two halves of a tractor-trailer losing communication with each other, often winding up going in opposite directions like the two halves of a jackknife…. Read More »
Can A Passenger Carrier Be A Commercial Motor Vehicle?
Most of the time, when one discusses commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), they are discussing large vehicles that haul goods, such as tractor-trailers. However, what the average person may not be aware of is that passenger vehicles may also fall under this category, meaning that the same rules for CMV accidents can apply to them…. Read More »
Are Rideshare Cars Considered Commercial Motor Vehicles?
The definition of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is variable between U.S. states, but it is true that a CMV can carry either passengers or goods and still qualify. In terms of passenger carriers, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have begun to handle a significant part of the load – but unlike most… Read More »
After A Florida Tractor-Trailer Accident
If you have been involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer in Florida, it is unfortunately likely that you have sustained severe, even life-threatening injuries. In the moments immediately following this type of crash, it can be hard to know what to do to preserve both your claim for damages and your own personal… Read More »
Damages After Florida Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Tractor-trailer accidents can be one of the most serious types of road crashes, leading to life-changing injuries and long-term trauma. If you have been involved in a tractor-trailer accident that was caused by another person’s negligence, you have the right to file suit and seek damages for what you have been through. There are… Read More »
Florida vs Federal Regulations Governing Commercial Motor Vehicles
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are fairly ubiquitous across U.S. highways, and have been for many years. While the majority of CMVs are driven and maintained in a competent manner, the size and weight of most of them make them a hazard to other road users if they are not operated appropriately. As a result,… Read More »
