Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Child In Critical Condition After Jacksonville Crash
In early June 2026, a young man was killed when his sedan rear-ended a tractor-trailer, with his young child winding up in critical condition. The young man was driving on New Kings Road in Jacksonville behind a tractor-trailer when the larger vehicle stopped at a stop sign. The sedan driver unfortunately failed to stop,… Read More »
How Does Vicarious Liability Help An Injured Plaintiff?
Vicarious liability is a common-law doctrine, though it has somewhat been codified in Florida’s law. It holds that if an employee commits a tort (essentially, the civil law version of a crime, punishable by money damages instead of jail time) while on the clock, the employer may be held liable if certain criteria about… Read More »
“Multiple Deadly Accidents” In Northeast Florida
In the space of one week in June 2026, there were “multiple deadly accidents” in the northeast of Florida. Five separate accidents resulted in at least three fatalities, with one driver’s status unknown as of this writing and one person in critical condition. While no blame or legal liability can attach to anyone at… Read More »
Federal Regulations Affecting Florida Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Tractor-trailer accidents occur at an unfortunately regular pace on Florida’s roads, but not all of these cases are processed under color of Florida law. Sometimes, particularly if the tractor-trailer is registered in another state, federal regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will apply. While federal and state rules for motor carrier… Read More »
Supreme Court Ruling Increases Pool Of Trucking Accident Defendants
In May 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a case called Montgomery v Caribe Transport II, LLC, which raised the issue of whether freight brokers could be held liable if the trucking company they hired was negligent. The Court ruled unanimously that the answer was yes, which has the potential to change the… Read More »
Distracted Driving In Tractor-Trailer Accidents
In recent years, Florida has worked hard to make more people aware of the dangers of distracted driving – texting and driving is among the most dangerous distractions, but all types of distractions can lead to injuries and fatalities. It is important to keep in mind that this applies not only to private cars,… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed In 2025 Turnpike Crash Case
In April 2025, a truck driver attempted to make a U-turn on Florida’s Turnpike and ultimately failed, leading to a sedan with three occupants striking the truck in a fatal underride accident. The three were pronounced deceased at the scene, and the truck driver was charged with vehicular homicide. In June 2026, the first… Read More »
Posts & Personal Injury: Keeping Silent On Social Media
After a truck accident, it is a very natural tendency to want to post on social media to let loved ones know you are all right, or to update them on injuries. Some even remember to set their posts to private, thinking it will protect them from anyone else finding their account. Unfortunately, simply… Read More »
Two-Year Statute Of Limitations Makes Personal Injury Cases Harder To Win
Until 2023, Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases was four years. This means that a person had four years from the date of the accident in which to bring claims for damages. At that point, however, legislation was passed that changed that to two years. While this does not sound like a… Read More »
Corporate Vehicles vs Commercial Vehicles
In Florida, commercial vehicles (CVs) such as large trucks or passenger buses cause a disproportionate amount of road accidents and injuries when compared to other vehicle types. However, many people will confuse a CV with a corporate vehicle or ‘company car,’ arguing that they are vehicles used for commercial enterprises and thus should qualify…. Read More »
