Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Non-Economic Damages In Commercial Vehicle Crashes
When a commercial motor vehicle (CMV or CV) collides with another car or truck, the damages to the smaller vehicle and its occupants can be catastrophic. If the injuries are ‘significant and permanent,’ the driver and passengers can bypass Florida’s no-fault system and file suit against the CV driver and their employer. Unlike in… Read More »
Driver Claims Brakes Failed In Crash With School Bus
In early April 2026, a crash between a tractor-trailer and a school bus occurred on Zoo Parkway in Duval County. The driver of the tractor-trailer lost control of his vehicle, colliding with a school bus full of kindergarteners and sending at least four to the hospital, while others were treated at the scene. Two… Read More »
Protecting Yourself & Your Claim After A Tractor-Trailer Crash
Both regular individuals and commercial drivers are required to carry a certain amount of auto insurance in order to do business in Florida, as they would be in most other states. However, insurers can often be necessary evils; they may provide peace of mind to the average driver, but in too many cases, insurers… Read More »
Ocala Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer
In late April 2026, an Ocala motorcyclist was killed after he collided with a tractor-trailer in Marion Oaks. According to law enforcement, the motorcyclist was headed down Marion Oaks Boulevard and struck a tractor-trailer’s “left wheel and axle area” as the tractor-trailer made a right turn. While the tractor-trailer driver was unhurt, the motorcyclist… Read More »
Causation In Florida Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases
In Florida, most accident cases filed against a Florida commercial driver are filed under the legal theory of negligence, which holds a person or entity liable if they breach the duty of care owed to another person or entity. Establishing negligence in this type of case requires a showing of multiple factors, one of… Read More »
Walton County Tragedy Kills 2 Children
A tragic February 2026 crash in Walton County took the lives of two young children after the SUV they were riding in rear-ended a tractor-trailer and spiraled out of control, eventually being rear-ended by another commercial vehicle. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition while the children were pronounced deceased… Read More »
Vicarious Liability In Commercial Vehicle Accidents
When an auto accident happens between a private car and a commercial vehicle, many injured plaintiffs are not aware that they may be able to file suit against not only the commercial driver, but possibly against their employer as well. This is because of a concept known as vicarious liability (also called respondeat superior,… Read More »
Man Steps Into Tractor-Trailer’s Path On I-75
In February 2026, a sudden accident took the life of a pedestrian when he stepped into the path of a tractor-trailer on I-75 in Sarasota. The man apparently parked his car on the side of the freeway, then stepped out into traffic, where a tractor-trailer struck him head-on. He was pronounced deceased at the… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Accidents Caused By DUI
Accidents involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs, or CVs) are unfortunately common on Florida roads, caused by anything from driver fatigue to bad weather. However, if a commercial driver is found to be operating their vehicle under the influence, it can cause real trouble for not only the driver, but for their employer as well…. Read More »
Road Accidents Involving Hazardous Materials
When hazardous materials must be transported, the most common way to do so is still via tanker truck. These trucks frequently transport dangerous materials from place to place with little issue, but when an accident does involve a tanker truck, the rates of injury and fatality are significantly higher than they are in standard… Read More »
