Truck accidents often cause considerable property damage and devastating injuries due to the massive size and weight of the average commercial truck compared to a passenger vehicle. As a result, it is often the occupants of the passenger vehicles involved in a truck accident who suffer the most severe injuries. If you were seriously injured […]
Category: Truck Accidents
Tanker Truck Accidents and Hazardous Material Spills
Learn about tanker truck accidents and the many damages they can cause in our blog by the tanker truck accident lawyers at Anchor Legal.
What Evidence Do You Need to Prove a Truck Driver Was Negligent?
Learn how truck accident lawyers prove driver negligence, including the types of evidence needed, in our latest blog.
How Truck Accident Claims Differ From Car Accident Claims in Virginia
Wondering how car vs truck accident claims differ in Virginia? The answer lies in their complexity. Learn more and contact us today for a free case review.
What Types of Burn Injuries Are Caused by Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents are some of the most catastrophic collisions on the road. The sheer size and weight of a commercial truck can cause devastating injuries to occupants of passenger vehicles, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, internal organ damage, and, in many cases, fatalities. Among the most severe and life-altering injuries in truck accidents are […]
Why Tire Blowouts Are More Dangerous for Tractor-Trailers
When a tire suddenly explodes on the highway, the sound alone startles nearby drivers. The aftermath of a tractor-trailer tire blowout, however, goes far beyond that. These incidents create hazardous conditions that put everyone on the road at risk. While passenger vehicles can experience tire failures too, the consequences are far more severe when an […]
Underride Crashes – One of the Deadliest and Most Preventable Truck Accidents
“Underride crashes” are among the most catastrophic collisions involving passenger vehicles and large commercial trucks. These accidents occur when a smaller vehicle becomes lodged beneath the rear or side of a truck’s trailer. The outcome is often severe because the point of impact strikes the upper portion of the passenger compartment, where occupants have limited […]
Understanding Vicarious Liability in Trucking Accidents
Truck accidents can result in catastrophic property damage, life-altering injuries, and even fatalities. In most collisions, occupants of passenger vehicles tend to suffer the most severe injuries, if they survive. Unlike car accidents involving two passenger vehicles, truck accidents often involve multiple parties who may share liability. For example, if a truck driver causes an […]
Fatal Truck Crash Closes I-64 in Virginia Beach
A fatal tractor-trailer crash closed portions of Interstate 64 in Virginia Beach for hours Monday, impacting both westbound and eastbound traffic near the Indian River Road area. Virginia State Police said a sedan entering I-64 from Indian River Road lost control and was struck by an oncoming tractor-trailer. The crash sent the truck into the […]
How Does a Truck’s Weight Affect the Severity of an Accident?
One of the main reasons why truck accidents can be so devastating and destructive is the massive size and weight of the average commercial truck. A fully-loaded truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds compared to the average weight of a passenger vehicle, which is approximately 4,000 pounds, depending on the type of vehicle. The […]