Monthly Archives: September 2024
Electronic Logging Devices & CMV Liability
In 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) instituted a final rule mandating the use of what are known as Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in most commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). An ELD attaches to a commercial motor vehicle’s engine and records relevant data, such as hours of service and how many miles the… Read More »
Recovering Damages After A Tractor-Trailer Accident
While tractor-trailer accidents are not particularly common, they do occur more often than the average person would perhaps like to think – and the injuries that result can be extremely severe. If you have been injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Florida, and suspect that negligence played a role, you may have… Read More »
Camera Footage As Evidence In Your CMV Accident Case
While no one wants to contemplate the fact, we are routinely surveilled in our day-to-day life. Cameras are everywhere, from our neighbors’ doorbells to the red light cameras run by your city or state. There are obvious privacy risks with living in this type of society, but there are some situations in which they… Read More »
Will There Be Consequences For A Negligent Tractor-Trailer Driver?
The most recent available data reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that around 4800 people died in accidents involving large trucks in 2022. In addition, the likelihood of severe injury is generally higher than in accidents between passenger cars, trucks, or SUVs. For as many accidents happen each day, there… Read More »
Is Part Of My Accident … My Fault?
When a person is involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, it is perhaps an understandable assumption to believe that the other driver was negligent, and in many cases, this assumption is based in reality. Tractor-trailer drivers are often pushed to their limits, leading to their driving while fatigued or under the influence of… Read More »
What Defines A Commercial Motor Vehicle?
If you are involved in a crash with a large truck or other vehicle carrying cargo, you may assume that it is classified as a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). However, a vehicle that operates as a part of a commercial enterprise will not always have the legal classification of a CMV. This can make… Read More »
Commercial Motor Vehicles Other Than Tractor-Trailers
Most people think of commercial motor vehicles as large trucks or buses. In reality, the definition of a CMV will vary between federal regulations and the various state definitions, and very often, smaller vehicles than tractor-trailers will qualify. If you have been injured in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, it is important to… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Accidents Involving Hazardous Cargo
It is not uncommon on Florida roads to see what are known as hazmat trucks. These vehicles carry placards on their tanks meant to warn the public about the potential dangers of the chemicals and biohazards they carry – and if they are involved in road accidents, to warn first responders to take extra… Read More »
