Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Potential Mechanical Issue Leads To Dump Truck Crash
In early March 2026, a dump truck driver carrying a load of gravel on I-75 struck the Proctor Road overpass near Sarasota. The impact caused it to become wedged under that overpass and spill its cargo onto the road. Traffic was backed up for miles, though no injuries were reported. That said, it raises… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Collides With Alachua County School Bus
In early March 2026, an Alachua County school bus was parked on the side of US 301 to pick up students when a tractor-trailer struck the left rear side of it. According to authorities, the tractor-trailer’s driver failed to stop, and then lost control of their vehicle after the impact with the school bus…. Read More »
Man Killed While Trying To Cross Florida’s Turnpike
In mid-December 2025, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a tractor-trailer as he tried to cross Florida’s Turnpike. The incident happened in Miami-Dade, near Southwest 8th Street, when an “oncoming tractor-trailer” struck the man in the middle of the road. He was pronounced deceased at the scene, a sadly common outcome in… Read More »
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 »
