Getting into an accident on the road is a common fear for nearly all Virginia drivers. Sharing the road with large, commercial truck can make many motorists especially nervous. Commercial trucks are large and intimidating, even at a distance....
Avoiding Rollover Truck Accidents
When you are driving along and suddenly find yourself stuck traveling along with a large tractor-trailer, it can be quite intimidating, if not a little frightening. It is difficult for a driver in a passenger vehicle to see around the truck or in...
Catastrophic Injuries in North Carolina Truck Accidents
Far too many victims of commercial truck accidents end up with catastrophic injuries that forever change their lives. Two of the most common types of catastrophic injuries sustained are severe injuries to the brain or spine. Many times they...
Recovering Compensation for Lost Wages in a North Carolina Truck Accident
Actions have consequences – even if they are unintentional. When a party acts irresponsibly or “negligently” and another party is harmed as a result, the negligent party may be liable for damages. This means that the party is responsible...
Do I Need a Truck Accident Attorney for My Case?
When a person is injured in an accident that is caused by the negligence of another party, Virginia law allows them to pursue damages against that party for the losses those injuries have caused. One of the most complex types of vehicle accident...
Virginia Truck Accidents and Crush Injuries
While any type of vehicle accident can result in serious to severe injuries, accidents involving tractor-trailers and other types of commercial trucks are historically more catastrophic. This is because of the size and weight of the truck,...
Catastrophic Injuries in Virginia Truck Accidents
While any vehicle accident has the potential to cause severe to catastrophic injuries, truck accident victims are often left with life-threatening and life-altering injuries. These injuries not only leave victims physically and emotionally...
New Technology Could Reduce Number of Fatigued Truck Drivers on Roads
Some of the most catastrophic crashes that occur on Virginia’s roads involve large commercial trucks. The enormous size and massive weight of these vehicles often cause horrendous damage to smaller vehicles and devastating injuries to the...
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of a Virginia Truck Accident
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are more than 13 million large trucks and buses on the nation’s roads. Statistics also reveal that these numbers continue to increase every year. Although more trucks...
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...
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