The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the government agency tasked with regulating the commercial truck industry in the...
What Makes Overloaded Truck Accidents in Virginia Beach So Dangerous?
Almost every driver has, at one time or another, felt a sense of dread at the sight of an overloaded commercial truck traveling down the highway. Whether prompted by a general sense of self-preservation or one too...
How Do Virginia Beach Truck Rollover Accidents Happen?
Truck drivers are tasked with maintaining control of extremely large and often unstable vehicles. For this reason, truck drivers, freight companies, and others in the industry are expected to exercise due care and...
What Makes Virginia Beach Commercial Truck Accident Cases More Complex Than Car Accident Cases?
Accidents involving tractor-trailers and other oversized commercial trucks are often some of the most catastrophic on our country’s roadways. The people involved in these collisions often sustain serious,...
Accidents Involving Trucks Carrying Hazardous Materials
Accidents involving hazardous materials trucks can be extremely serious. Due to the potential dangers of these accidents, truck operators who transport hazardous materials must carry extra liability insurance...
Should I Hire an Attorney After a Virginia Beach Truck Accident?
Being injured in a serious truck accident in Virginia can change the rest of your life. Many truck accident victims sustain catastrophic injuries and face a long road to recovery. Since commercial trucking...
Rick Shapiro Selected as a 2023 President’s Award Winner by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
The personal injury law firm of Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is proud to announce that Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro has been selected as a recipient of the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) 2023 President’s Award. Although many nominations...
Virginia Truck Drivers and Aggressive Driving
Road rage and aggressive driving are extremely serious issues. Any aggressive driver has the potential to pose a very real threat to those around them on the roadway. The stakes of driving aggressively, however,...
Are Commercial Truck Drivers Required to Take Post-Accident Drug Tests?
Driving while under the influence is an irresponsible decision for which others often pay the price. If an intoxicated driver is behind the wheel of a commercial truck, however, the odds of a devastating accident...
Proving Negligence Through Truck Accident Reconstruction
Truck accidents are often devastating, resulting in property damage, serious injuries, and even death. Proving liability in a truck accident is critical for victims pursuing financial compensation for their...
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