Truck Accidents

Collisions between two or more trucks can be especially destructive. A heavily laden truck traveling at or near the speed limit develops a great deal of kinetic energy that must be discharged or absorbed when the collision occurs. This principle was recently...

While all drivers have an obligation to operate their vehicles responsibly to keep themselves and other travelers safe, truck drivers have additional regulations to abide by due the size and weight of the vehicles they are operating, the cargo they are transporting,...

Truck accident victims tend to receive a lot of sympathy in the aftermath of their wreck. A lot of this care and attention comes from loved ones, but sometimes even truckers, truck companies, and their insurance providers appear to really care about victims and their...

While any driver on Virginia’s roads needs to leave enough space between other vehicles, truckers in particular should make sure that they have enough time to stop for cars and other hazards in the road. Just by the laws of physics, a truck will take longer to stop...

This blog recently discussed efforts aimed at reducing truck driver fatigue. It is important to reduce truck driver fatigue because it is dangerous and can lead to serious truck accidents and injuries to victims. It is important to understand the causes of truck...

Driver fatigue is a common cause of many trucking accidents in the state of Virginia and can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. While most drowsy driving accidents occur between the early morning hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. or in the late afternoon,...

Truckers are oftentimes tasked with putting in long hours behind the wheel, regardless of weather conditions. Given the grueling nature of this kind of work, the federal government has implemented a number of regulations aimed to reducing drive time and ensuring...

Truck accidents can be a life-altering event for a Virginia victim. Due to the size difference between an 18-wheeler and nearly every other vehicle on the road, even a minor fender-bender can have serious consequences. Getting to the bottom of why the accident...

Each day, thousands of large trucks cross Virginia to deliver goods and products to retailers across the Commonwealth. Many Danville drivers are familiar with the sight of big rigs, tanker trucks, and 18-wheelers passing through their community on their way to...

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, then you know the tragic realities that accompany one of these wrecks. The pain and suffering and the financial losses can be completely overwhelming, leaving the future looking bleak. But there is hope for...