Recent Blog Posts
Additional Defendants May Be Equally Liable In Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Tractor-trailer accidents are unfortunately common on U.S. roadways, and the consequences for injured victims can be life-changing. Most of the time, any negligence can be laid squarely at the door of the tractor-trailer driver and/or their employer, as they tend to have the most effect on the tractor-trailer itself. However, it would be remiss… Read More »
Commercial Motor Vehicles Are A Special Class
While there is not one specific, overarching definition of what constitutes a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in the United States, federal and state authorities have all developed their own characterizations and criteria. Florida, for example, has its own definition of ‘CMV,’ just as other states and the federal authorities do. In general, these definitions… Read More »
Alleging Negligent Hiring In Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases
The concept of vicarious liability (also referred to as respondeat superior) holds that if an employee commits a tortious act that harms another person (a tort is essentially the civil version of a crime), their employer may be held liable for the damage in most situations. This concept is common in accidents involving commercial… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Rollover Crash
A December accident near Lake City took the life of a tractor-trailer driver after his truck flipped on an exit ramp. While this is not uncommon, it is worth noting that usually in a tractor-trailer accident, it is a bystander or another vehicle’s driver or passengers who sustain serious injury or death. If you… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed In Tractor-Trailer Accident
In the last days of December 2024, a tragic accident occurred in West Palm Beach, as a man pushing a wheelchair was struck by a tractor-trailer and killed while crossing the street. The crash occurred around 5am, and according to Florida law enforcement, the tractor-trailer had the green light, but the pedestrian attempted to… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Accidents In Bad Weather: Is Anyone Responsible?
In general, Florida does not have the same bad weather events as many other parts of the United States in winter. However, this does not mean that Floridians should ignore the warning signs that can precede inclement weather. Even without snow and ice, bad weather is a common cause of Florida road accidents, particularly… Read More »
Liability In Road Rage Incidents
The concept of “road rage” has no specific legal definition, but in general, drivers know it when they see it. A person may be speeding, honking their horn continuously, trying to cut another driver off, or engaging in any number of behaviors that may feel good in the moment, but in reality, can lead… Read More »
Florida’s No-Fault Auto Insurance System In Commercial Vehicle Accidents
When a road accident occurs, the average person may consider filing suit against the other driver if they have been badly injured, in order to recover damages for the harm they have suffered. However, some U.S. states have a no-fault auto insurance system in place to handle minor accidents – Florida is one of… Read More »
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Blocks I-95 Lanes
In November 2024, a tractor-trailer overturned on I-95 S near Palm Beach Gardens, blocking the right lane traffic for a significant amount of time and causing at least one more tractor-trailer to crash. The Florida Highway Patrol said that injuries had occurred in the crash, but declined to elaborate further – a fairly standard… Read More »
Florida’s Vicarious Liability Doctrine: Liability “Through” The Employee
The concept of vicarious liability is an old one, dating back to English law, but it remains contentious in today’s U.S. courts because of the different ways in which the theory is applied. In some states, vicarious liability (also known as respondeat superior, or “let the master answer”) stretches much farther than in others…. Read More »
