Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Commercial Vehicle Accidents & Comparative Fault
Accidents involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are usually more complex to navigate than those involving two private individuals. When determining fault, however, certain issues are present in both, including the question of comparative fault. Comparative fault is a concept that is used to adjust one’s fault percentage when determining liability in a civil case,… Read More »
Vicarious Liability & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Being involved in an accident with a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) can mean life-changing injuries and medical expenses that threaten to bankrupt the average family. However, filing suit against a negligent CV driver may not result in much compensation. Because of this, Florida honors a legal concept called vicarious liability, also known as respondeat… Read More »
Can Overweight Tractor-Trailers Cause Accidents?
Given the work they do, it is perhaps no surprise that commercial tractor-trailers are extremely heavy vehicles, particularly when they have a load of cargo on board. While these vehicles are common sights on Florida’s roads, it is true that crashes involving tractor-trailers are disproportionately more likely to involve serious injury or fatality than… Read More »
Improperly Loaded Cargo Can Cause Tractor-Trailer Accidents
There are countless factors that may come together to cause a tractor-trailer accident in Florida. While many are quick to place blame on the driver, the reality is that preparing a tractor-trailer to drive on public roads is a process, and negligence at any step can be enough to cause a serious crash. One… Read More »
Medical Emergency For Dump Truck Driver Results In Pile-Up
In mid-December 2025, a major, multi-vehicle accident occurred on Fruitville Road in Sarasota County. A man driving a dump truck allegedly had a medical emergency at the wheel, causing him to lose control of his vehicle. The truck struck the back of a line of traffic waiting at the red light at Tatum Road,… Read More »
Choice Of Law In Florida Tractor-Trailer Accident Cases
When a person is involved in a tractor-trailer accident in Florida, it is more likely that their injuries are severe than those sustained in a standard car accident. If they believe that negligence played a role in the crash, they can decide to seek compensation in court by filing suit against those they believe… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Hours Of Service Regulations
Both the U.S. federal government and each state have what are known as hours of service (HoS) regulations for commercial drivers. These rules govern various aspects of operating a commercial vehicle, but first and foremost, they set limits for the number of hours a driver can be on the road without a break. If… Read More »
“240 Exploding Propane Tanks” Cause Turnpike Fire
An unusual accident closed lanes on Florida’s Turnpike in early January 2026, as around 240 “venting and exploding” propane tanks caused a fire that sent a commercial truck completely up in flames. Florida’s Highway Patrol confirmed that there were no casualties, and the tractor-trailer driver was unhurt – but it is easy to imagine… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Strikes & Kills Traffic Worker Near Mims
In late December 2025, a traffic worker was killed when a commercial truck struck his vehicle near Mims. The worker had been in a CMTI truck – a type of service vehicle with a screen to help manage the flow of traffic, using arrows to direct vehicles around an accident or other blockage –… Read More »
Woman Hurt After ‘Piece of Metal’ Falls Off Tractor-Trailer
In October 2025, a woman driving on Florida’s Turnpike was seriously injured when a piece of metal that fell off a tractor-trailer went through her windshield. While an investigation into the accident is still ongoing as of this writing, it raises interesting questions for both drivers and their attorneys – namely, is it foreseeable… Read More »
