Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Types Of Damages Recoverable In A Tractor-Trailer Accident Case
After an auto accident, a Florida driver can seek compensation for their medical bills from their insurer, or from the insurer of the other driver involved in the crash. If a tractor-trailer is involved in causing injury to another driver, receiving compensation can sometimes be more difficult because of the regulations governing commercial vehicles…. Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Escambia County
In early November 2025, a tractor-trailer overturned in unincorporated Escambia County while attempting to make a tight turn. The driver sustained minor injuries, while no one else was harmed – but accidents like these can cause harm to both the driver and any third parties in the path of their vehicle. If you have… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Accidents & Wrongful Death
While a commercial vehicle can take many sizes and forms, it is generally true that they outweigh personal vehicles by a significant margin. Because of this size and weight, any accident they are involved in has a higher likelihood than usual of causing fatalities, though they are not always the fault of the driver…. Read More »
3 Injured In Cargo Spill Accident In Hillsborough County
In most accidents that involve a large commercial vehicle like a tractor-trailer, it is the vehicles struck by the larger that tend to sustain the most damage. In late August 2025, an accident in Plant City led to the tractor-trailer landing on its side, spilling its cargo of sand over the road. While the… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Accidents & Double Jeopardy
Most people who grew up in the United States are at least somewhat familiar with the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, which is defined as being tried twice for the same crime. However, when a commercial vehicle accident or other road crash happens, it is not… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Fails To Stop, Causes 18-Car Pile-Up
In late August 2025, a tractor-trailer driver on I-95 failed to stop as traffic became more congested near Ives Dairy Road in north Miami-Dade. The failure led to a massive chain reaction which injured 29 people and involved 18 different vehicles. Traffic had to be diverted for hours after a fuel leak was reported,… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-275
In early September, a tractor-trailer crashed on I-275 in Pinellas County and burst into flames, causing a serious headache for morning travelers. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the driver allegedly “failed to negotiate a curve,” causing the vehicle to overturn, after which an apparent fuel leak caused the fire. The driver was taken… Read More »
Possible Defendants In A Commercial Vehicle Accident Case
An accident involving a commercial vehicle is more likely to cause serious injuries than any crash between two cars. The size, stopping distance, and weight of these vehicles can cause harm or even death, but it can be extremely difficult to determine just who bears liability for the suffering of victims. In this type… Read More »
Disabled Pedestrian Struck By Tractor-Trailer
In September 2025, a Jacksonville woman in a motorized wheelchair was trying to cross a road in Winter Springs when she was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer driver had been trying to turn, and neither he nor the pedestrian apparently saw each other before the impact. While the driver was cooperative… Read More »
How Does No-Fault Insurance Apply In Commercial Vehicle Accidents?
In most U.S. states, an auto accident that ends in injuries or death is handled in court, with the plaintiff attempting to establish the defendant’s liability. In Florida, cases of this type that involve only minor injuries are handled through the state’s no-fault insurance system. While cases involving commercial vehicles are less likely to… Read More »
