Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »
