Hours of service requirements for truckers have long been a source of concern for drivers, as well as for lawmakers. Over the years, regulations have helped solidify the expectation that truck drivers operate safely and without undue tiredness or rushing. Both driver...
Month: September 2014
Virginia’s harsh contributory negligence law
After many traffic accidents, it's relatively clear who was at fault. For example, if a sports car driver speeds through a stop sign and crashes into a sedan that was lawfully traveling through an intersection, the injured sedan driver has a strong case to show...
How must a truck driver transport hazardous materials safely?
One of the most frightening sights on any highway, interstate or local road is an overturned truck. Especially in four-season states like Virginia, a semi truck accident is, unfortunately, a threat throughout the year. From slippery roads caused by thunderstorms to...
Following a fatality, wrongful death may seem overwhelming
Coping with a loved one's death may be the most difficult thing a Virginia resident will ever have to go through. When a family member is killed by someone else's recklessness or negligence, the grief, confusion and anger can seem insurmountable. The legal system,...