Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Truck Driver Sentenced After Texting & Driving
In April 2025, a Florida man was sentenced to 8 years in jail, plus 7 years’ probation, after pleading ‘no contest’ to several charges including vehicular homicide. The man was driving a dump truck in May 2022 in New Smyrna Beach, when he crashed into the back of a pickup truck while texting and… Read More »
Should I File Suit After A Commercial Vehicle Crash?
If a person is injured in a Florida auto accident, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether or not they have a case worth pursuing in court. This can be particularly true in accidents involving commercial vehicles like large trucks or commercial buses – truck drivers do not generally have the assets or… Read More »
CDL 101: Explaining Commercial Drivers’ Licenses & Liability
In order to drive most types of commercial vehicle in the United States, one must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). While the age and other criteria required to obtain one vary from state to state, having one and maintaining good standing is crucial to avoiding potential liability in the future. If you have… Read More »
Spring Break Tragedy As Tractor-Trailer Accident Kills 3
In April 2025, tragedy struck on Spring Break, as a crash between an SUV and a tractor-trailer near Inlet Beach killed three young people from Massachusetts, leaving one seriously injured. The tractor-trailer was making a U-turn on Highway 98 when the SUV struck the trailer, killing two of the passengers immediately and seriously injuring… Read More »
Hard To Prove Negligent Hiring In Florida – But Not Impossible
In some accident cases, a Florida employer can be found liable for wrongdoing committed by their employees. The employee must be doing something that is within the “scope of [their] employment,” in order to potentially hold an employer liable, but there are several legal theories under which this can be done. One of them… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Accidents & Product Liability Claims
When the average person is involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, the most common thing to do is to chalk it up to negligence, or simply to a bad day. However, in some of these cases, there is more going on than meets the eye. Vehicles malfunction – or, more precisely, parts of… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Fiery Crash
In March 2025, a tractor-trailer veered off I-95 S in Flagler County, striking a tree and catching on fire once it came to rest. The driver was unfortunately pronounced deceased at the scene, though no one else was hurt. This is, however, not always the case when tractor-trailer accidents occur on Florida roads. If… Read More »
Types Of Damages In Florida Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases
Being involved in an auto accident always has the potential to cause long-term injury, but if the other vehicle involved is a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), the injuries are disproportionately likely to be serious or even deadly. While not every CMV accident involves negligence, the damages that an injured plaintiff can collect if a… Read More »
Settlements In Florida Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Being involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer can lead to death or serious injury, either of which may change your life forever. If you lose a loved one, it may be possible to seek damages for wrongful death. If you experience the accident and are left injured, however, you may choose to either… Read More »
Distracted Driving Kills – Especially In Commercial Vehicles
Distracted driving is a problem of which Florida law enforcement is well aware. However, the focus on warning drivers is aimed almost totally at private individuals in small cars. If a commercial driver is operating their vehicle while distracted, though, the potential for injury or death is far greater. If you have been through… Read More »
