Recent Blog Posts
Wrongful Death In Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Tractor-trailers are very large trucks, which routinely carry thousands of pounds of cargo over long distances. Because of their size, the rate of injuries and fatalities is disproportionately higher in crashes where tractor-trailers play a role – and because of this, more cases of wrongful death occur. If you have lost a loved one… Read More »
Commercial vs Government Vehicles
Florida roads are very busy. With passenger vehicles, commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) like tractor-trailers or charter buses, and government vehicles like police cars all sharing the road, accidents do happen with regularity. Crashes that involve a CMV or a government vehicle must be handled differently than a standard car accident under Florida law, and… Read More »
Explaining Hours Of Service Regulations
If one examines the reports of accidents involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), one starts to see patterns in terms of causation and contributing factors. One common contributing factor is that very often, a driver who causes an accident has failed to follow the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations that every commercial driver must… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Cargo Spills Can Lead To Liability
Accidents involving tractor-trailers can happen due to countless different factors. From driver error to poorly maintained roads, there are many negligent acts which can lead to liability for the person who committed them. One particular cause of tractor-trailer accidents which is less discussed than it perhaps should be is cargo spills – where some… Read More »
Common Carrier Liability For Commercial Motor Vehicles
Florida defines a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as any vehicle that does not belong to a governmental entity, uses ‘special’ fuel on highways, and either has 3 or more axles or weighs 26,001 pounds or more. Many passenger vehicles fall under these criteria, though not all – but in addition, they may also qualify… Read More »
How Can Car Drivers Stay Safe Around Tractor-Trailers?
There are quite a few tractor-trailers on Florida roads at any given time, and while the majority of truck drivers operate their vehicles in a safe manner, the consequences are serious when they do not. That said, not every accident can be laid at the fault of the tractor-trailer driver; sometimes cars will not… Read More »
How To File A Claim After A Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident
Florida drivers share the highways with commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) every day – large trucks and buses being the most common, but there are many different types out on the road. Unfortunately, due to their size and normal rate of speed, accidents involving CMVs are often very serious. If you have been injured in… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Jackknife Accidents Are Dangerous
Tractor-trailers are extremely large vehicles that can still cause serious accidents if they are not in the hands of a person who understands how to operate them. That said, even the most experienced operator cannot prevent every accident. Jackknife-type truck accidents can happen for many other reasons besides driver error, and they can cause… Read More »
The Most Common Tractor-Trailer Accident Causes
Tractor-trailer accidents occur all over the United States, and because of the size and weight of the vehicles involved, they kill a disproportionate number of people each year. The National Safety Council estimates that in 2021, approximately 5 percent of the vehicles on the road were big rigs – but big rigs made up… Read More »
Which Vehicles Qualify As Florida Commercial Motor Vehicles?
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) make up a significant proportion of the traffic on U.S. highways, and yet many drivers have no idea which types of vehicles qualify. It may not seem relevant to most people, but in the event of a road accident, knowing these qualifications may help you decide how best to pursue… Read More »
