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,...
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...
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...
What Are the Advantages of Working With a Virginia Truck Accident Lawyer?
In a collision between an oversized commercial truck and a standard passenger car, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are exposed to the greatest amount of risk. Although oversized trucks account for less than 4%...
The Stages of a Virginia Truck Accident Claim
Commercial truck accidents are often devastating, resulting in property damage, serious injuries, and even death. They also happen a lot more frequently than most people realize. In fact, <span...
Serious Dangers Caused by Microsleeping in Truck Drivers
Among long-haul commercial truck drivers, fatigued driving is an occupational hazard. Endless hours on the road, the stress of trying to meet tight delivery schedules, and the tedium of long expanses of highways...
What is the Hours of Service Rule?
Commercial truck operators are required to obey both federal and state regulations designed to ensure the safety of other roadway users. One of the most consequential rules is the Hours of Service rule, which...
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