Drowsy driving is a pervasive and often underestimated danger on the road. This silent threat could have devastating consequences, particularly involving large commercial vehicles. It is crucial to understand the impact of fatigue on driving performance and the types...
The impact of a serious truck accident can be devastating. Behind the scenes of a fatal truck crash, there's often a hidden culprit: driver fatigue. Long hours on the road, tight deadlines and inadequate rest can push truckers to exhaustion, impairing their judgment...
A significant concern associated with truck accidents is that the drivers of smaller vehicles are much more likely to suffer severe injuries than those operating massive commercial vehicles. Consequently, it’s important that drivers remain vigilant when in the...
When pursuing compensation for an accident involving a truck, it can help to understand that there may be several potentially liable parties whom you may potentially in a position to hold liable for your damages. Identifying these parties can be a complicated...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
