When most people think of truck accidents, they imagine a horrific scene of a huge tractor-trailer having slammed into a much smaller passenger vehicle. But the truth is that a truck does not even have to actually hit another vehicle in order for...
Virginia Trucking Companies: Profit Over Safety
Commercial truck accidents are statistically more severe in both deaths and injuries for many reasons, including the massive size and weight of these vehicles, especially when they are full of cargo. Victims who have been injured in a crash...
How Are EDRs Used as Evidence in a Virginia Truck Accident Lawsuit?
Whenever there has been any type of plane crash, news reports often cite information about the plane’s “black box” or flight recorder. Many people don’t realize that these are these same types of devices in commercial trucks. These...
Virginia Truck Accidents Caused by Poor Truck Maintenance
There are many potential causes of commercial truck accidents, from truck driver fatigue, alcohol or substance abuse, and distracted driving behaviors. However, one possible cause of a truck crash that is not always talked about is poor truck...
Motorists at Risk for Truck Accidents Due to Driving Drowsy
We depend on truck drivers to deliver the products, goods, and materials we use daily. Trucking companies know this and can end up putting pressure on truck drivers as a result. These drivers are often required to work long hours, making multiple...
Virginia Truck Accidents: Uneven Load Could Be to Blame
Truck accidents involving semi-tractor trailers, 18-wheelers, and other big rigs can cause major damages, both to the truck driver and other motorists involved. These accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. Driver errors, such as speeding,...
What Are the Most Common Factors in Virginia Truck Accidents?
While any vehicle accident can present difficulties in determining the cause of a crash and where liability lies, truck accidents are particularly complicated. These crashes often have contributing factors that only increase the complexities of a...
Higher Risk of Truck Accidents with Flatbed Trucks
While any type of commercial truck can be dangerous if certain factors are present, one type of truck presents an increased risk of catastrophic injuries in the event of a crash. Flatbed trucks can cause of a variety of different types of...
Do Senior Drivers Cause More Truck Accidents?
According to national data, approximately 70 percent of all goods that are sold in this country are transported by commercial trucks. This number has likely increased with the increase of online shopping. Unfortunately, there are not enough...
Alcohol Use and Truck Accidents
According to national statistics, approximately 5,000 people are killed each year in commercial truck accidents. It should be no surprise that this number is so high. Almost 70 percent of all goods in this country are delivered via the trucking...