Every vehicle has at least one blind spot where the driver cannot see other vehicles in the vicinity, even when using their mirrors. These blind spots are usually on the sides and directly behind the vehicle. Due to their massive size, commercial trucks have much larger blind spots than the average passenger vehicle. The Federal […]
Category: Truck Accidents
Can Mechanical Failures Cause Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents are responsible for some of the most devastating injuries, fatalities, and property damage due to the massive size and weight of the average commercial truck. While most truck accidents are caused by driver error, including distracted driving, speeding, and drowsy driving, mechanical failure is responsible for ten percent of truck accidents, according to […]
Why Are Jackknife Accidents So Catastrophic?
Jackknife accidents involving large trucks and trailers are among the most dangerous events on the road. They happen when a truck’s trailer swings out and forms an angle with the cab, resembling the shape of a folding knife. These crashes can lead to severe injuries, extensive property damage, or worse. What Causes a Jackknife Accident? Jackknife […]
Truck Accidents Caused by Brake Failure
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, brake failure in trucks poses a significant risk for accidents, contributing to 29 percent of large truck crashes. Proper maintenance and regular inspections are essential to prevent these failures and enhance road safety. The reasons for brake failure vary, and it is important to be aware of […]
What Should I Consider Before Accepting a Truck Accident Settlement Offer?
Your truck accident case may be worth more than you think. More insurance coverage is available to pay for your injuries, as there is a minimum insurance coverage of $750,000. In reality, each truck will have $1 million or more coverage. There is a reason why truck accident settlements tend to be higher. Not only […]
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help With My Truck Accident Settlement?
Before agreeing to a settlement that fairly pays you for your truck accident injuries, you need to know precisely how much your case is worth. Your truck accident settlement could be valuable—but you may never even know it. The insurance company, however, knows exactly how much your claim is worth, right down to the last […]
Can Car Accidents Cause Back Pain?
The force that is created when your car crashes into an object, whether a stationary object or another vehicle, is enough to send your spine into fits. If you were lucky enough, the crash you were just in was not bad enough to crush you. Unfortunately, you are not out of the woods just yet. […]
Fatal Crash on I-64 in Norfolk
Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-64 in Norfolk near Granby Street that killed a female passenger in one vehicle. Virginia State Police said the crash happened around 2:45 a.m., in the construction area of the highway, when the driver of a Ford Fusion switched lanes suddenly and veered into a jersey barrier on […]
Why Have Fatal Truck Accidents Increased Since 2009?
There are more trucks than ever on roadways, and the economy depends on trucks transporting goods. The Coronavirus (COVID -19) pandemic has shown how essential delivery workers are to the economy, and trucks are needed to make sure goods are delivered. When it comes to truck accidents, data from the 2018 Pocket Guide to Large […]
How is Fault Determined in a Truck Accident Case?
Virginia is a bustling commerce center. Trucks routinely traverse the state, moving consumer goods and other cargo. From highways to city roads, trucks are a vital part of the economy. With so much activity, the chance for a driver to be involved in a truck accident is relatively high. Accidents involving large commercial trucks are […]