Category Archives: Truck Accidents
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 »
Mustang Driver Dies In Brevard County Tractor-Trailer Wreck
A sudden crash on U.S. Highway 192 took the life of one person in late July after his Mustang “slammed into the back” of a tractor-trailer. According to law enforcement, the man was driving at a speed over the limit, and either failed to notice or failed to stop in time for the tractor-trailer… Read More »
Does A CDL Violation Trigger Negligence Per Se?
In the U.S. legal system, there are two types of negligence that are discussed in civil cases. Ordinary negligence is when a person’s actions (or lack thereof) breach the duty they owed to exercise an appropriate degree of care. Negligence per se is a different concept that holds a defendant liable for damages if… Read More »
Avoiding Blind Spots On A Tractor-Trailer
Tractor-trailers are among the largest vehicles on Florida roads at any given moment. Because of their size and weight – even when not fully loaded – it is incumbent on car and SUV drivers to exercise caution when driving nearby. Tractor-trailers require greater stopping and turning distances, and even the most conscientious tractor-trailer driver… Read More »
When Do Federal CMV Regulations Apply?
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are involved in many road accidents in Florida, most commonly due to complications from their size and weight. When an accident happens, and an injured plaintiff wants to file suit for negligence, one detail they may overlook is the issue of whether the CMV was engaged in interstate commerce or… Read More »
Explaining ‘Jackknife’ Truck Accidents
There are several different types of tractor-trailer accidents. A so-called ‘jackknife’ crash is less common than some other scenarios, but because of the unpredictable way a tractor-trailer will behave in this situation, this type of crash can be among the most deadly. If you have been so unfortunate as to experience a ‘jackknife’ truck… Read More »
Bus Crash Near Ocala Kills 8, Injures 40
In May 2024, a pickup truck and an International bus sideswiped each other on Highway 40, about 15 miles west of Ocala, leading to the deaths of 8 farm workers and injuring between 40 and 45, depending on estimates. At least 8 of the injured were, as of the day after the accident, in… Read More »
Broward Rollover Closes Sawgrass Expressway
In May 2024, a rollover accident involving a tractor-trailer closed most of the lanes on the Sawgrass Expressway. The tractor-trailer wound up on its side, spilling trash onto the road, and while a white vehicle with clear damage was spotted off to one side, authorities were unwilling to release any information about the vehicle… Read More »
How Does Bad Weather Impact Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents?
Most of Florida has a tropical climate, which means that those living there usually avoid several different types of bad weather. However, the state sees its fair share of extreme heat and hurricanes, with strong wind and serious rainfall, and these phenomena can and do play a role in major road accidents. Wet roads… Read More »
