Truck Sway Can Cause Devastating Damage and Injuries
Sharing the road with massive commercial trucks is a reality for all drivers. While these huge vehicles deliver essential goods across Virginia and the rest of the country, their immense size and weight also introduce significant safety concerns. One major risk often underestimated is trailer sway, a seemingly unimportant movement that can escalate into catastrophic…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Trucking Company If the Truck Never Touched You?
The short answer is: Yes. You can sue a trucking company even when the truck never actually touched you or your vehicle. All drivers must prioritize roadway safety. This is especially true for truck drivers, who are in control of up to 80,000 pounds of metal and cargo hurtling up and down Virginia’s highways at…
Read MoreCan AI Make Trucks (and Truck Drivers) Safer?
Commercial trucks are vital to Virginia’s economy, transporting goods across vast distances. However, their immense size and weight also pose a significant safety threat on the road. While driver training and safety regulations are important, a new technology is emerging that holds the potential to revolutionize commercial truck safety: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Can AI truly…
Read MoreWhy Are Juries Awarding Huge Medical Malpractice Verdicts?
Medical malpractice is complex and highly challenging to prove. Yet, 2023 was a record year for eye-popping medical malpractice verdicts in the U.S. According to Medscape, juries awarded $10 million or more in 57 medical malpractice lawsuits in 2023, and over half of those reached $25 million or more. Here are some examples: In December…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries After Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are some of the most worst motor vehicle collisions on the road. Due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, even seemingly minor accidents can result in catastrophic injuries for occupants of other vehicles. One of the most concerning and complex injuries sustained in truck accidents is a traumatic brain injury…
Read MoreWhat Damages Can You Recover After a Truck Accident?
The aftermath of a truck accident can be devastating. These types of accidents often result in severe injuries and significant emotional trauma. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Understanding the types of damages recoverable in a truck accident claim…
Read MoreIs Passing on the Right Illegal in Virginia?
Several states across America do not allow drivers to pass on the right. The reason for this is because passing on the right increases your chances of being in an accident as you might be in the blind spot of the vehicle next to you. That is why most drivers use the left lane, or…
Read MoreCPSC Issues Suffocation Warning for OmvedTherapies Baby Pillows
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning about OmvedTherapies Baby Pillows, which are in violation of the federal ban. These pillows pose a suffocation risk for infants. The manufacturer, Omved Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., of India, has refused to recall the products, which means they are still being sold. Per the CPSC release:…
Read MoreWhat Does “Safe Following Distance” Mean on the Highway?
When drivers follow the vehicle in front of them too closely, it’s called tailgating. Tailgating is actually a leading cause for rear-end accidents across Richmond. It not only causes the driver in front of you to feel more stressed, but it can also cause you to slam into their vehicle by making one simple error,…
Read MoreWhat Are the Symptoms of Shock After a Car or Truck Accident?
Car and truck accidents can cause severe and life-threatening injuries. However, most of the time, we only think of visible injuries, such as broken and fractured bones, scarring and disfigurement, and more. One of the most serious but often less talked about injuries is shock, which is a serious type of condition that can potentially…
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