Recent Blog Posts
Avoiding Blind Spots On A Tractor-Trailer
Tractor-trailers are among the largest vehicles on Florida roads at any given moment. Because of their size and weight – even when not fully loaded – it is incumbent on car and SUV drivers to exercise caution when driving nearby. Tractor-trailers require greater stopping and turning distances, and even the most conscientious tractor-trailer driver… Read More »
When Do Federal CMV Regulations Apply?
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are involved in many road accidents in Florida, most commonly due to complications from their size and weight. When an accident happens, and an injured plaintiff wants to file suit for negligence, one detail they may overlook is the issue of whether the CMV was engaged in interstate commerce or… Read More »
Explaining ‘Jackknife’ Truck Accidents
There are several different types of tractor-trailer accidents. A so-called ‘jackknife’ crash is less common than some other scenarios, but because of the unpredictable way a tractor-trailer will behave in this situation, this type of crash can be among the most deadly. If you have been so unfortunate as to experience a ‘jackknife’ truck… Read More »
Bus Crash Near Ocala Kills 8, Injures 40
In May 2024, a pickup truck and an International bus sideswiped each other on Highway 40, about 15 miles west of Ocala, leading to the deaths of 8 farm workers and injuring between 40 and 45, depending on estimates. At least 8 of the injured were, as of the day after the accident, in… Read More »
Broward Rollover Closes Sawgrass Expressway
In May 2024, a rollover accident involving a tractor-trailer closed most of the lanes on the Sawgrass Expressway. The tractor-trailer wound up on its side, spilling trash onto the road, and while a white vehicle with clear damage was spotted off to one side, authorities were unwilling to release any information about the vehicle… Read More »
How Does Bad Weather Impact Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents?
Most of Florida has a tropical climate, which means that those living there usually avoid several different types of bad weather. However, the state sees its fair share of extreme heat and hurricanes, with strong wind and serious rainfall, and these phenomena can and do play a role in major road accidents. Wet roads… Read More »
Electronic Logging Devices In Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents
Road accidents are unfortunately common on U.S. roads, though data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shows a slight downturn in accident numbers in recent years. Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) play a disproportionate role in the numbers of injuries and fatalities involved, simply because of their size and weight – and unfortunately,… Read More »
Florida Couple Are Victims Of 6-Vehicle Crash
In early June 2024, a 6-vehicle crash in Dinwiddie County, Virginia that involved a tractor-trailer took the lives of a Florida couple, injuring several others. According to a State Police spokesperson, traffic was unusually heavy due to an unrelated wreck being cleared off I-85 mere moments before, and a tractor-trailer driver was unable to… Read More »
What Can I Recover For After A Tractor-Trailer Accident?
Because of a tractor-trailer’s size and weight, road accidents involving these vehicles are disproportionately more likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities. If a person manages to survive the crash, they may be too overwhelmed or in pain to consider filing suit against the driver (or their employer) – but it is highly recommended… Read More »
Negligent Hiring & Retention In Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most of the time, an employer cannot be held liable for the negligence of their employees, unless the employee is acting within the scope of their employment (and there are specific criteria that must be met in order to say an employee is acting in that capacity). If, however, an employee can be shown… Read More »
