Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Electronic Logging Devices In Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents
Road accidents are unfortunately common on U.S. roads, though data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shows a slight downturn in accident numbers in recent years. Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) play a disproportionate role in the numbers of injuries and fatalities involved, simply because of their size and weight – and unfortunately,… Read More »
Florida Couple Are Victims Of 6-Vehicle Crash
In early June 2024, a 6-vehicle crash in Dinwiddie County, Virginia that involved a tractor-trailer took the lives of a Florida couple, injuring several others. According to a State Police spokesperson, traffic was unusually heavy due to an unrelated wreck being cleared off I-85 mere moments before, and a tractor-trailer driver was unable to… Read More »
What Can I Recover For After A Tractor-Trailer Accident?
Because of a tractor-trailer’s size and weight, road accidents involving these vehicles are disproportionately more likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities. If a person manages to survive the crash, they may be too overwhelmed or in pain to consider filing suit against the driver (or their employer) – but it is highly recommended… Read More »
Negligent Hiring & Retention In Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most of the time, an employer cannot be held liable for the negligence of their employees, unless the employee is acting within the scope of their employment (and there are specific criteria that must be met in order to say an employee is acting in that capacity). If, however, an employee can be shown… Read More »
What Causes Tractor-Trailer Tire Blowouts?
In recent weeks, record-breaking high temperatures have played a role in causing more and more traffic accidents on Florida roads. Heat makes drivers more short-tempered, as well as causing problems with conditions of some roads, and can even lead directly to tire blowouts on cars and large trucks. While heat is not the only… Read More »
Was I Struck By A Commercial Motor Vehicle?
If you are involved in a road accident in Florida with a commercial vehicle, and you suspect that the other driver was negligent in causing your injuries, you may decide to file suit against them and/or their employer. That said, it is important to keep in mind that not every vehicle owned by a… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Tire Rupture: Who Is Liable?
When a tractor-trailer accident occurs on Florida’s roads, it can cause major traffic problems and significant injury, both for those involved and possibly for bystanders. While every crash is different, those that happen due to mechanical failures can be among the most dangerous. Truck tire blowouts are one of the most common causes of… Read More »
Can Poor Maintenance Lead To Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents?
Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) accidents occur for many different reasons, with some being traceable to negligence while some simply happen. One of the least discussed in terms of personal injury cases is the issue of negligent maintenance – when regular upkeep on a CMV is either not performed, or performed poorly. It can be… Read More »
“Underride” Accident Kills 1 In Polk County
In early March 2024, a man from Lakeland was killed when he ran a red light on New Tampa Highway in Polk County, striking a refrigerated trailer being pulled by a semi-truck. The car wound up lodging partially under the trailer, in front of the rear axles, and the driver was unfortunately pronounced deceased… Read More »
Differences Between State & Federal Classification of Commercial Motor Vehicles
Motor vehicles of every type share the road with little difficulty, but there are many different classes of motor vehicles, with different objectives and obligations. Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are heavily regulated, both to protect their owners’ interests and those who share the road with them. However, what many do not realize is that… Read More »
