Truck Accident

In 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported hundreds of thousands of large truck crashes. Some truck crashes involve vehicles traveling in a truck’s no-zone areas. Sometimes this is due to negligence of the truck driver; sometimes it is not. Many people ask, “What are no-zones?” and “How do I stay out of them?”…

The rising costs, market consolidation, and production delays of fire trucks are not just local phenomena. The ongoing fire apparatus crisis has gotten the attention of the federal government. A U.S. Senate inquiry into alleged questionable business practices has provided an impetus for departments and municipalities to take legal action. If you represent a fire…

In 2022, there were 503,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks nationally. Severe weather conditions contribute to many trucking accidents each year. Truck drivers are in a unique position. They take up a large portion of the road, but must watch all the vehicles around them to avoid major accidents. This is especially true in adverse…

Motor vehicle accidents involve some common elements, no matter what kind of vehicles are involved. For example, no matter if the collision involves a motorcycle, passenger vehicle, or a vehicle-pedestrian accident, proving the elements of a personal injury negligence claim will be the same. Truck accidents, however, can add some additional considerations that you will…

The size and weight of commercial trucks mean that in the hands of an unqualified driver, they can become dangerous or even deadly on the road. This is why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and state agencies like the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regulate commercial trucks on Virginia’s roads and highways.…

Large commercial trucks play a central role in transporting goods across Virginia and the country. However, when those trucks carry hazardous materials, the risks involved with an accident escalate significantly. A crash involving a hazmat truck certainly means potential collision injuries, but there’s also a high risk of things like toxic spills, fires, explosions, and…

Trucking cargo accidents are among the most frightening of all accidents. Falling cargo and truck debris can shatter windshields and result in catastrophic injury, sometimes even death. Truck accident cargo claims can become surprisingly complex, however, if two or more parties share liability. Possible defendants Below is a list of potentially liable parties. The truck…

It could take months or years to settle or resolve your Virginia truck accident case. How long it takes depends on your case’s complexity, the severity of your injuries, settlement negotiations with an at-fault party or their insurer, and other factors. By working with Richmond truck accident attorneys, you have a better opportunity to achieve…

Many — but not all — truck drivers need a commercial driver’s license. Cargo van, semi-truck, and bus drivers are three categories of drivers who may need a CDL. If a truck driver operates a vehicle without a valid license, this individual or their employer is subject to penalties. On top of that, the trucker…

At the recent Delaware State Fair, fair-goers were able to learn what it is like to sit in the driver’s seat of a commercial truck. People could sit in the truck and see a big rig’s blind spots from the truck driver’s perspective. All of this was to help educate people on avoiding accidents with…