Monthly Archives: February 2025
Factors Unique To Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Being in an auto accident is never a good thing; however, being in an accident with a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) has the potential to be catastrophic. The sheer size and weight of the vehicle involved can lead to serious, even life-changing injuries for those unfortunate enough to collide with a CMV. In Florida,… Read More »
Woman Ejected From Tractor Trailer In Miami Gardens Crash
In January 2025, a woman was riding in a tractor-trailer on the Turnpike, near Miami Gardens, when the vehicle was involved in a crash with another tractor-trailer and a sedan. It is unclear as to which specific vehicle the woman was riding in, but at some point during the course of the accident, she… Read More »
Using Florida’s Long-Arm Statute After A Tractor-Trailer Accident
When you are involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, and you suspect that negligence played a role in the crash, it can sometimes be difficult to file suit against them if they are not based in Florida. One way to potentially overcome these difficulties involves using a law known as the long-arm statute…. Read More »
DUI In Florida Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases
Being involved in a crash with a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) can be terrifying due to the weight and speed of such a vehicle. If the person behind the wheel of such a vehicle is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, this can make an accident even more dangerous. However, it can… Read More »
Unusual Tractor-Trailer Wreck Leaves I-95 … Milky?
A strange wreck in late January 2025, in Palm Beach County, left I-95 northbound covered in milk. A tractor-trailer hauling a cargo of 2% was involved in an accident with three other vehicles, causing the trailer to spill a total of around 4,160 gallons of milk all over the roadway. While this wreck was… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Accidents & Gig Workers
The so-called “gig economy” is a labor market that operates on short-term contracts and freelance agreements rather than long-term employment options. It has become more and more common in many U.S. industries, and commercial driving is no exception. If a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is involved in an accident in Florida, the injured plaintiff… Read More »
Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents Can Cause Lifelong Injuries
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are a constant presence on Florida roads, and while their drivers are required to exercise reasonable care toward other road users, it is important for other drivers to be aware of the risks of sharing the road. Because of the size and speed of a CMV, they are disproportionately more… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed After Tractor-Trailer Crash In Pinellas County
In early December 2024, a motorcyclist was killed in Pinellas County after a collision with a tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer was turning onto 49th Street in Lealman, but failed to notice the motorcycle until midway through their turn. The motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died, though the tractor-trailer driver was not… Read More »
