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Will Driver Shortage Lead to Increase in Truck Accidents?
The trucking industry, and truck drivers themselves, currently play a critical role in America’s economic infrastructure. Truck drivers traverse our nation’s highways, carrying heavy loads of goods and supplies from factories and warehouses and delivering them from one region of the country to another. Our reliance on truck drivers was underscored during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Truck Back Up Accidents
Sharing the road with an 18-wheeler can be a little frightening. Most drivers recognize the dangers of traveling alongside or in front of a big-rig. However, drivers can face danger when they are behind a truck as well – especially if that truck is reversing. There is no specific data on how many truck backing…
Read MoreExactech Knee and Ankle Implant Recall
Exactech, Inc., a company which manufactures products for joint replacements, has issued a recall of its knee and ankle polyethylene liners in the United States, as the inserts may fail and require revision surgery to replace. Since 2004, approximately 147,000 inserts have been used in joint replacement seugeries, which means thousands of people could potentially…
Read MoreReport: Large Trucks Overrepresented in Fatal Work Zone Crashes
A recent report from the Institute for Safer Trucking (IST) analyzed a wide variety of statistics from across the country regarding fatal large truck crashes. Using data collected from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), IST’s goal is to identify and reduce sources of big truck accidents and deaths.…
Read MoreDangerous Medical Errors Made Before, During, and After Surgery
Even with years of schooling and training in hospital procedures, medical professionals can still make mistakes. Surgeons, hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers attempt to minimize the risks of surgery and other medical procedures through improved technology and other methods, but errors still happen. When a surgeon or other medical professional injures a patient by making…
Read MoreFMCSA Violations
Richmond FMCSA Regulations Violations Attorney When a trucker’s violations of federal law results in accidents and injuries in Virginia The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) lays out rules and regulations for commercial vehicle drivers and their employers. These regulations are designed with the intent of improving safety for both truckers and everyone sharing the…
Read MoreMulti-Vehicle Accidents
Richmond Multi-Vehicle Accident Attorney Experienced representation when you’re injured in a vehicle pileup in Virginia Multi-vehicle accidents are not only complicated and chaotic, but determining who was at fault can be a difficult undertaking. After this type of wreck, you are likely dealing with injuries and vehicle damage, and the thought of dealing with multiple…
Read MoreDistracted Driving
Richmond Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Help when you are injured by a texting or distracted motorist in Virginia Distracted driving is a form of impaired driving, just like drunk or fatigued driving, and is just as dangerous. Distracted driving occurs when a driver takes their attention off the road, whether mentally, visually, or physically, to…
Read MoreDrowsy Driving
Drowsy Driving Accident Attorney Serving Richmond Legal advocacy for victims of fatigued and drowsy drivers in Virginia Although motorist safety tips tend to focus a lot on drunk or distracted driving, drowsy driving can be just as dangerous. With daily life more chaotic than ever, and people working longer shifts or taking on more responsibilities…
Read MoreHeadlight Glare Recognized as Potential Nighttime Driving Hazard
Most people know that driving at night can be dangerous. But few may have realized quite how dangerous it really is. According to the National Safety Council, 50 percent of traffic deaths happen at night – even though we only do one quarter of our driving after dark. What is the reason behind this staggering…
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