Archive: Truck Accidents

Self-driving trucks may seem like futuristic technology, but in some ways, the future is nearer at hand than you may think. Technology companies and vehicle manufacturers are developing autonomous trucks, and Florida recently passed a law allowing self-driving vehicles on…

Truck accidents often result in severe damage, catastrophic injuries, and life-changing consequences for victims. If you were injured in a Virginia truck accident, you may be dealing with a long recovery, a loss of income, and a stack of medical…

Among the types of compensation that may be sought in a car accident personal injury claim in Virginia is money for salary or wages you’ve lost due to being injured. The calculation of lost wages should take into account your…

A new trucking industry study indicates that any motor carrier that makes the effort to improve the safety of their operations can do so. The study of nine trucking companies, including some once classified as “high risk” by the Federal Motor Carrier…

Thousands of people die every year in car accidents in Virginia and across the country that are caused by distracted driving. While most people assume that other acts of negligence are the main killers on American roadways – like driving…

Traveling anywhere for the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States is always a challenge. Higher volume on local roadways and highways poses a threat for an increased number of accidents and accident injuries across Virginia areas. Virginia accident deaths occurring…

According to the latest statistics from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, more than 6 percent of the car accidents that occur every year in our state are alcohol-related. People involved in a crash caused by a drunk driver may…

Although many people may not realize it, truck drivers face a substantial risk every time they get behind the wheel of a big rig, semi-trailer or other commercial truck. Due to the size of a large truck, the speed at…