The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that in 2021, 4,714 people died in truck accidents. Truck rollover accidents are harrowing events that pose severe risks not only to truck drivers but also to other motorists sharing the road. You should not...
Truck Accidents
How to share the road with big rigs
On the road, you are responsible for your safety and the safety of others. Likewise, other drivers must obey all traffic rules to ensure safety. While accidents between all motor vehicle accidents can have serious consequences, an accident between a commercial truck...
Can exhaustion influence truck crashes?
Drowsy driving is a form of distracted driving that many people do not even consider. However, it is also one of the most common forms of distracted driving, and it can have a huge negative impact on drivers everywhere. This is especially true when drowsy truckers get...
Air brake failure a factor in almost 30% of truck crashes
It takes more to stop a commercial truck than it does a traditional passenger car. Most modern commercial trucks on the road across Virginia and the rest of the United States now rely on air brake systems, which use a steady stream of compressed air to keep the brakes...
Positive trucker drug tests up 13% nationwide
More commercial truck drivers across Virginia and the nation are testing positive for drugs. This is concerning for all motorists and passengers who have to share the roads with these individuals. Drug use is on the rise among commercial truckers despite the fact that...
The dangers of trucker fatigue
Whether a truck driver collides with you because they used alcohol before taking to the road or they drove too fast, a large truck crash could shatter your life. Sometimes, these accidents occur as a result of truck driver fatigue, which occurs for a host of reasons....
Reasons why trucks could be involved in accidents
While driving on the roads of Virginia, you could see a large truck or two. Safety is important regarding these vehicles in order to prevent accidents from occurring as they do need to share the road and sometimes take up more space. Unfortunately, there are a few...
How Do I Prepare My Employee to Drive My Business Vehicle?
As business owners discover, you must delegate responsibilities for your enterprise to grow. At some point, virtually every company will send an employee to another location to fulfill necessary tasks, such as purchasing supplies or making deliveries. While this is a...
How overloading a truck can lead to injuries
If you are a truck driver in the state of Virginia, you understand just how important it is to drive according to the law and abide by safety and collision protocols at all times. Overloading a truck can lead to disastrous outcomes while you are out on the road....
Who pays for your injuries in a truck accident?
If you've been injured in a truck accident in Virginia, your first instinct might be to sue the truck driver. Commercial truck drivers are frequently held liable for accidents since their vehicles are much larger and more dangerous than regular passenger vehicles....