Current reports from commercial insurance companies such as CRC Group and from the American Trucking Associations, Inc. show that...
Safety Tips for Virginia Truck Drivers
Operating a commercial truck is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country according to the United States Department of Labor. Truck...
Common Causes of North Carolina Truck Accidents
Drowsy driving and falling asleep behind the wheel are on the decline, but speeding and cell phone use is on the rise among truck drivers, according to customer data from video telematics provider Lytx. The San Diego-based company’s data also...
Brake Failure and Virginia Truck Accidents
According to national statistics, mechanical failure is one of the leading causes of commercial truck accidents in the United States. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) cites brake failure as one of the most common types of...
What Are the Leading Causes of Virginia Truck Accidents?
The trucking industry plays an integral role in our country’s commerce. Without it, the United States would face almost every kind of supply shortage imaginable. As essential as this industry is, the increased...
Driver Error and Virginia Truck Accidents
In order to legally operate a tractor-trailer or other type of large commercial truck, a driver must have the proper education and training. Driving a large truck is much different than driving a passenger vehicle. This is why truck drivers must...
Tips to Avoid a Virginia Truck Accident
One of the most intimidating things for many drivers is traveling alongside a tractor-trailer or two, especially on a highway. Many vehicle drivers are aware of the truck accident statistics and just driving near one of the massive vehicles can...
State Police: Speed Caused Driver to Lose Control of Truck Hauling 900 Live Turkeys
A tractor-trailer hauling almost 900 live turkeys overturned in Campbell County in an accident police say was caused by reckless driving on the part of the truck driver.
According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred on Tuesday, March...
What Are the Most Common Causes of Virginia Truck Accidents?
At Shapiro, Appleton & Washburn, all we do is injury law. This means that the Virginia personal injury attorney who handles your case has extensive experience and legal knowledge of Virginia injury law. Our firm also only represents victims...
Virginia Truck Accident Attorney: Causes of Flatbed Truck Accidents
Flatbed trucks are one of the most popular choices to transport goods and equipment, whether across the country or across town. While other types of commercial trucks have enclosed trailers, flatbed trucks are wide open and transport companies...
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