Category Archives: Truck Accidents
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 »
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 »
