Commercial truck accidents in Virginia follow different rules than regular car crashes. Federal regulations, corporate defendants and multimillion-dollar insurance policies transform these cases into challenging legal battles. A collision with an 80,000-pound...
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Truck Accidents
The ‘black box’ could be a deal breaker in your trucking accident
A trucking accident can result in serious injuries, significant financial losses or even death. But amid all the chaos and confusion of this challenging time, the ‘black box’ may provide the clarity that you need. Modern commercial vehicles are equipped with...
When do truck drivers get tested for drugs?
Driving under the influence of drugs, be it illicit drugs or controlled substances, can increase the risk of accidents. Many drugs can affect a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely, causing symptoms like drowsiness, lack of coordination and slowed reaction...
Are you ready to counter these truck accident defenses?
A truck accident can upend life as you know it, leaving you with extensive injuries that impact everything from your mobility to your emotional well-being and financial stability. While a personal injury lawsuit might help you obtain accountability and recover...
Four top causes for delivery truck accidents
The holiday season is nearing its end. While that means that the number of delivery trucks that you see in your neighborhood might significantly decline, they certainly won’t disappear. And the increased volume of delivery truck seen over the holiday season likely...
Truck accidents in Virginia
Truck accidents in Virginia can result in catastrophic injuries, as well as death. The size and weight of the commercial trucks involved can make these accidents so much more severe than accidents that solely involve passenger vehicles. Common causes of truck...
Some truck drivers are too tired to be driving
Most of us do not enjoy driving around large trucks on the roads and highways. They make us nervous. When a truck starts swerving around on the road, veering off into other lanes or driving erratically, you might naturally become even more anxious. These are signs of...
Could self-driving trucks on US roads cause more accidents?
Technology has been revolutionizing our driving habits for decades. While most of these improvements are beneficial, making travel more efficient and enhancing protections, others have created significant dangers. And now, many safety advocates are turning their eyes...
Can a trucking company avoid liability using a contractor?
In the trucking industry, the issue of liability can be intricate. A common question is whether a trucking company can sidestep liability for truck accidents by employing independent contractors instead of hiring employees directly. Independent contractor relationship...
Bad truck maintenance can lead to devastating truck accidents
Although many semi-truck accidents are caused by negligent driving, some are attributable to poor truck maintenance. Unless you’re diligent in building your truck accident personal injury claim, you may not discover that negligent maintenance practices have...
