The cause of many truck accidents is negligence on the part of the truck drivers. This negligence can take many forms, such as engaging in distracted driving behaviors and speeding. However, there are also health risks that truck drivers face...
The Dangers of Poorly Maintained Trucks
Just like people, vehicles need regular “checkups and maintenance” to ensure that they are in good working order. This is especially true for tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles since these vehicles spend so much time on the road,...
Illegal Parking by Truck Driver Leads to Fatal Crash
It’s not uncommon to drive down the highway late at night and see a random tractor-trailer puller over the side of the road. While you may think that it is because the truck broke down, in the majority of these scenarios, the truck driver has...
The Dangers of Trucks with Overweight or Unsecured Loads
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...