Recent Blog Posts
18-Year Old “Beauty Queen” Philanthropist Dies In Crash With Tractor-Trailer
In February 2025, an 18-year old woman known for her philanthropic activity was killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer in Santa Rosa County. The woman’s car struck a tractor-trailer head-on while traveling on Highway 4, and while the tractor-trailer driver only suffered minor injuries, the young woman was sadly killed in the impact…. Read More »
Commercial Motor Vehicle Status May Change Your Case
In general, any vehicle that is operated for a commercial purpose can be colloquially referred to as a commercial vehicle or commercial motor vehicle (CMV). However, both state and federal authorities specifically define the term in ways that are similar, but different. If you are ever involved in an accident with a CMV, knowing… Read More »
Buses As Commercial Motor Vehicles
When someone thinks of a commercial vehicle or commercial motor vehicle (CMV), they tend to think of trucks and other large vehicles that carry cargo. However, many buses also fit this legal metric, both under federal and Florida standards. If you are injured in an accident with a bus, know that while you generally… Read More »
Why Are Tractor-Trailers So Dangerous?
For new drivers, or for those who have not driven in a long period of time, using the road can be exciting. However, it is a fact that far too many drivers vastly underestimate just how dangerous other vehicles on the road can be – particularly large trucks, given their size, weight, and speed…. Read More »
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 »
