Category: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Road construction projects are essential for maintaining infrastructure, improving road conditions, and making travel safer for motorists. However, construction zones disrupt traffic flow, increasing the risk of accidents—particularly involving large commercial trucks. According to the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, commercial trucks are involved in approximately 34% of work zone fatalities, even though they […]

Due to their massive size and weight, commercial trucks can cause some of the most catastrophic injuries in an accident. The occupants of a passenger vehicle are most likely to bear the brunt of the impact, often suffering severe, life-threatening injuries, while the truck driver may walk away with minor injuries. Among the most devastating […]

A fully loaded commercial truck can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds when it uses a five-axle combination. Smaller trucks have lower legal weight limits. Trucking companies and drivers are required to ensure that vehicles are properly loaded and do not exceed these limits.  Unfortunately, in an effort to maximize profits, some trucks are overloaded, […]

Commercial truck accidents are some of the most devastating and destructive accidents due to the massive size and weight of the average truck compared to a passenger vehicle. If the occupants of the passenger vehicle involved in the accident survived the crash, they often suffer catastrophic injuries that require extensive and ongoing medical care, which […]

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 […]

Large commercial vehicles require skill and caution to operate safely, and when a driver engages in reckless behavior, the consequences can be devastating. If a truck driver’s aggression causes a crash, there are important steps to take to protect legal rights and gather evidence that may be necessary for a claim. How Can I Document […]