Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Do Tractor-Trailers Have Blind Spots?
Every vehicle has blind spots, even the smallest car. However, tractor-trailers have much larger blind spots than the average passenger vehicle, simply because a tractor-trailer is much larger in size. If you wind up in a truck driver’s blind spots, the odds of being involved in an accident are much higher than they would… Read More »
Florida PIP Subrogation And The Commercial Vehicle Exception
There are many different types of commercial motor vehicles (CVs, or CMVs) out and about on Florida roads. However, despite how many the average person might see in a given day, it is not uncommon to be confused when one examines the regulations to drive one legally (versus an ordinary car or truck). One… Read More »
Defining Commercial Motor Vehicles In Florida
Preliminary data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) shows that approximately 400,000 crashes occurred on state roads in 2021, with around 3,700 fatalities. While the data does not break down to show us how many involved a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), it is appropriate to assume that CMVs played… Read More »
Accidents Involving Large Trucks Can Be Deadly
The majority of 18-wheeler drivers are competent and perform their jobs well. However, all it can take for an accident to occur is one moment of lapsed attention – and given the weight and velocity of most large trucks, the fallout from a crash can be deadly. If you have been injured in an… Read More »
Tractor Trailer Accidents On Florida Roads
Tractor-trailers, also called semi-trucks or big rigs, are some of the most potentially dangerous vehicles on Florida roads. While the majority of tractor-trailers are operated safely and driven by well-trained professionals, the fact remains that unlike with automobiles, one small error on the part of the truck driver may be enough to trigger a… Read More »
Trucking Company Liability For Florida Large Truck Accidents
When a person is involved in a car accident with a large truck and decides to sue, the defendant will usually be the truck driver. However, in some cases, it may be possible to file suit against the truck driver’s employer as well. The driver may have allegedly caused the accident by their own… Read More »
Florida Accidents Involving Large Trucks
Large trucks are frequent sights on Florida roads, but too many drivers do not give them the respect they deserve. If a truck loses control, it can cause life-threatening injuries to those in any vehicle unlucky enough to be caught in a collision. If you have been involved in an accident with a large… Read More »
What Is Vicarious Liability & How Does It Apply To My Truck Accident Case?
Accidents between Florida drivers and large trucks are depressingly common, though according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nationwide rates of truck accident fatalities have actually decreased in recent years. If you are so unfortunate as to experience an accident with a large truck, you may hear of a legal concept called… Read More »
After A Florida Truck Accident
The most recent available data estimates approximately 500,000 large trucks were involved in police-reported crashes, with approximately 4,400 being fatal. More than half of all crashes involving large trucks occurred in rural areas, and about one-quarter of them occurred on interstate highways – two areas which are frequently seen in Florida. If you have… Read More »
Potential Defendants In Florida Trucking Accidents
Being involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler or other type of big rig can lead to life-changing injuries, and if you have been harmed in this type of accident, it is understandable that filing suit might be the last thing on your radar. Some do choose to file suit, and it can be… Read More »
