Drivers who frequent Virginia highways and streets may feel some peace of mind when they learn of the latest safety features included in many new tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles. Often sharing the road with these behemoth vehicles can be stressful since...
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Truck accidents may stem from numerous causes
Encountering trucks on a Virginia street or highway can be an intimidating experience. This is likely because most drivers understand the devastation that can occur for those involved in truck accidents. The size and weight of a tractor-trailer or other large...
Truck accidents may only increase across Virginia
Traveling on any major highway in Virginia has its risks. However, the greatest risks may belong to interstates and highways where speeds are higher and larger vehicles are more common. In fact, one of the greatest hazards on any road is the potential for truck...
Truck accidents leave chaos and devastation
There are times when normal safety precautions, such as driving the speed limit and wearing a seat belt, are not enough to protect travelers from danger. In the blink of an eye, another driver’s actions may result in a devastating accident with deadly results. This is...
Driver error is a common cause of truck accidents
Perhaps one of the most frightening experiences a driver faces on a Virginia highway is an encounter with a tractor-trailer. Whether a big rig is passing, coming up from behind or turning across multiple lanes, a driver of a smaller vehicle is wise to remain alert and...
Police deal with more wrongful death accidents
Nationwide, police officers may respond to countless horrific scenes during their careers, and it is no different in this state. However, local law enforcement has noticed a disturbing uptick in wrongful death cases on the highways. In a single month, first responders...
Weather, speed – fatal truck accident
When the weather is bad, it is always smart to slow down and take extra precautions on the road, especially when one is driving a big rig. Driving at a reasonable speed for conditions may not only save tractor-trailer operators from causing truck accidents, but it can...
Truck accident leaves unanswered questions
Driving on the interstate in Virginia is frequently risky and requires drivers to be alert and use caution at all times. At any hour of the day or night, traffic can be treacherous, and drivers of passenger vehicles must often deal with fast-moving big rigs. Because...
Rear-end collision accidents cause devastating injuries
Whether a driver is sending a text message, changing the radio dial or impaired by drugs or alcohol, failure to focus on the act of driving can lead to a rear-end collision. Laws carrying increasingly severe penalties may not prevent every driver from engaging in...
Motor vehicle accidents involving unlicensed drivers
In states like Virginia, where passing the driving test can be exceedingly tough, obtaining a driver’s license is often a feat. It frequently means a driver has studied the rules of the road and mastered at least the general points of operating a motor vehicle....