Due to the fact that commercial trucks are considerably larger than passenger vehicles, it stands to reason that truck accidents are more likely to result in serious or even fatal injuries than car accidents. While...
What Are the Leading Causes of Fatal Virginia Truck Accidents?
In 2021, the trucking industry transported almost 75% of all cargo in the United States. In that same year, the trucking industry was worth a reported $876 billion. Without commercial trucking fleets and truck...
How to Select a Top-Notch Virginia Truck Accident Lawyer
You were seriously injured in an accident caused by the operator of an 18-wheeler on a Virginia road or highway. The damage to you and your vehicle was extensive and you are confident you have grounds to file a legal claim for financial...
What Role Does Black Box Data Play in a Virginia Truck Accident?
After being injured in a commercial truck accident, one of the most important things you need to do is conserve the black box data as quickly as possible. In order to accomplish this, you will need the assistance...
What Are the Leading Causes of Virginia Food Truck Accidents?
Food trucks are fun. They are a good way to grab a delicious lunch, try some new food in a relaxing, outdoor setting, or even cater a work event. In more recent years, food trucks have become a hugely popular...
Inexperienced Truck Drivers Pose Serious Dangers on Virginia Roadways
If you do any highway driving, you have probably seen decals on the back of 18-wheelers on the highway that proclaim that a particular trucking company is hiring new drivers with “no experience necessary.” Hiring new employees with no...
When is a Freight Company Liable for My Virginia Truck Accident?
If you were recently involved in a Virginia truck accident, odds are you have no idea if the truck operator the freight company, or both, are responsible for your injuries. Truck accidents are multi-faceted and...
The Dangers of Tire Blowouts for 18-Wheelers in Virginia
Every day in the Commonwealth of Virginia, thousands of commercial trucks traverse the region’s roads and highways. Many of these trucks utilize the Interstate 95 corridor to destinations up and down the Eastern seaboard, while others are...
How Social Media Postings Can Affect a Truck Accident Claim
For better or for worse, social media has become an integral part of many people’s lives. From posting funny memes to photos to comments about the current status of their personal lives, it’s all put out there for the world to see. For most...
Fatigued Truck Drivers Can Cause Serious Virginia Truck Accidents
Anyone who has driven a commercial tractor-trailer for a living can tell you that it is not an easy job. Truck drivers are expected to drive extremely long distances and endure erratic sleep schedules. However, this is no excuse to drive...
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