Category Archives: Truck Accidents
The Most Common Tractor-Trailer Accident Causes
Tractor-trailer accidents occur all over the United States, and because of the size and weight of the vehicles involved, they kill a disproportionate number of people each year. The National Safety Council estimates that in 2021, approximately 5 percent of the vehicles on the road were big rigs – but big rigs made up… Read More »
Which Vehicles Qualify As Florida Commercial Motor Vehicles?
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) make up a significant proportion of the traffic on U.S. highways, and yet many drivers have no idea which types of vehicles qualify. It may not seem relevant to most people, but in the event of a road accident, knowing these qualifications may help you decide how best to pursue… Read More »
How Do Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents Differ From Car Crashes?
Florida’s roads are busy at all times of the year, which unfortunately leads to a reliably high number of auto accidents. Cars, trucks, and commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) can all cause serious injuries in crashes, but the difference between them is that in accidents with CMVs, there are more potential pitfalls and complications to… Read More »
Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents & Vicarious Liability
Florida’s definition of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is fairly specific, having to do with the overall weight of a vehicle and the fuel it uses. However, the most important characteristic of a CMV is that it is owned by a corporation, and not a governmental entity. If a vehicle is owned by a… Read More »
Truck Tire Blowouts Can Cause Serious Damage
Accidents involving truck tire blowouts are rare, but when they happen, they can be catastrophic. Blowouts can flip vehicles and cause serious injuries not only to the truck driver, but to vehicles and pedestrians around the truck. They can occur for several different reasons, from defective design to deliberate negligence, but the fact remains… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass In Central Florida
Sometimes, tractor-trailers are so big they surprise even their own drivers. In late February 2023, a tractor-trailer caused damage and delays when it slammed into an overpass on I-75 in Marion County, near Ocala. Debris scattered across the highway, though thankfully no one was injured. Had there been any injuries, it would have posed… Read More »
What Not To Do After A CMV Accident
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are fairly omnipresent on Florida roads, and with more traffic, unfortunately, comes more accidents. CMVs tend to be larger and heavier than the average passenger car, and if a CMV driver is negligent, it can cause a serious accident, injuries, or death. If you have been involved in an accident… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Accidents Happen More Often In Bad Weather
Regardless of the time of year, tractor-trailers are a common sight on Florida’s roads, from Pensacola to the Keys. An accident involving a tractor-trailer is disproportionately more likely to cause injuries or fatalities than a crash involving two passenger cars – but in addition to factors like driver negligence, tractor-trailers are also more prone… Read More »
Misconceptions About Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents
Florida defines a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as a conveyance that (1) uses special fuel; (2) is not owned by a governmental entity; and (3) has at least 3 axles or weighs more than 26,001 pounds. If a passenger car is involved in an accident with a CMV, it is likely that the occupants’… Read More »
Accidents In Tractor-Trailers’ Blind Spots Can Be Deadly
Due to their large size and construction, large tractor-trailers have a number of blind spots that other drivers must be aware of while on the road. Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that around one-third of all crashes involving large trucks occur within one of the truck’s blind spots. If… Read More »
