Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Semi-Truck Sought In Palm Beach Hit & Run
In late July, an alleged hit-and-run accident happened on the I-95 exit ramp toward Palm Beach Lakes, where a sedan collided with a commercial vehicle (CMV). The sedan lost control as it rounded the curve of the exit, striking the back of the CMV. The sedan driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, with… Read More »
Commercial Vehicles & Tire Blowouts
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are often seen on Florida roads, but many people do not realize how much care and maintenance goes into ensuring they operate safely. From tune-ups to part replacements, commercial motor vehicles require even more upkeep than most private cars, given how often they are in motion. One common cause of… Read More »
Seeking Compensation After A Tractor-Trailer Crash
Accidents involving tractor-trailers often lead to serious, even life-changing injuries. A tractor-trailer is significantly larger and heavier than most standard cars and SUVs, and if you are involved in a crash with one, it can easily mean a long physical recovery. However, if you suspect that negligence was involved, you have the right to… Read More »
Tractor-Trailers & Driver Fatigue
Driving a tractor-trailer is a demanding job, particularly if a person is doing so over long distances. Each driver has their obligations, to both their employer and to other road users, and if they are involved in an accident, it can cause long-term problems for both the driver and the trucking company. Sometimes, an… Read More »
Does Your Business Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles?
The average person tends to think of any vehicle larger than a standard car or truck as a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), when in reality, both the states and the U.S. federal government define a CMV as one of a specific group of conveyances. While the classification or definition of a vehicle may not… Read More »
Attempted U-Turn In St. Lucie County Kills 3
In August 2025, a semi-truck trying to make a U-turn in an “official use only” area of Florida’s Turnpike led to a fatal crash. Three people died in the accident at the Turnpike’s 171-mile marker, near the St. Lucie County border, as their van was struck by the tractor-trailer. The van became wedged between… Read More »
Focus On The Right Evidence In Your Tractor-Trailer Accident Case
On August 12, 2025, an accident on Florida’s Turnpike resulted in the deaths of three people after a tractor-trailer driver attempted to turn their vehicle around using a road designed for official use only. The driver was caught on video trying to turn around on the Turnpike, and the evidence appears to point to… Read More »
Minimizing Comparative Fault In Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Accident cases involving commercial vehicles are often more difficult to resolve than the average car accident, simply because many more defendants may be involved. One factor that many forget in dealing with these cases is the question of comparative fault – that is, the degree of fault that the injured plaintiff may bear for… Read More »
Recovering For Psychological Injuries After A Commercial Vehicle Accident
Being involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle is almost always a frightening endeavor, even if no physical injuries occurred. A commercial vehicle is usually far larger than the average car or truck, and even a near miss can leave psychological scars on those involved. That said, it is much more difficult –… Read More »
Using ‘Black Box’ Data In Tractor-Trailer Accident Cases
Many years ago, anyone injured in an accident with a tractor-trailer would have to simply roll the proverbial dice as to whether they would be able to get enough evidence to hold the driver liable. Nowadays, this task is made easier by the advent of what we know as the ‘black box recorder.’ If… Read More »
