You understand the risks associated with driving. You know that you could be involved in an accident at any time. Unfortunately, there is no way to prepare yourself for losing a loved one in a commercial vehicle accident. If this happens, your life is sure to change...
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Who can be held liable for a commercial vehicle accident?
When someone is injured in a commercial vehicle accident that wasn't his or her fault, it is quite common for the victim to seek compensation. It can also be common to only think of the driver of the commercial vehicle as liable for the accident. When a lawsuit is...
Car versus dump truck results in 1 fatality
The photos of the accident scene are horrifying: a burned out sedan and a burned out cab of a dump truck. The accident occurred in Gainesville, Virginia, which is just under 10 miles from Manassas, Virginia. Reports indicate that the two-vehicle accident occurred on...
Take action when you lose a loved one in an accident
commercial vehicle drivers are being paid to do a job. One part of that job is to safely drive the vehicle from one location to another. There is no room for error when a commercial vehicle driver is performing one's duty. This is especially true if the commercial...
Seeking compensation from an at-fault truck driver
When a truck driver is responsible for an accident that claimed the life of your loved one, you have a right to seek compensation. However, you may also have a right to seek compensation from the trucking company, the truck maintenance crew and/or the truck...
What is a ‘common carrier’?
A common carrier is a business or corporation that transports goods or people from one place to another and gets paid for it. This includes commercial airplanes, tour buses, school buses, commercial buses, cruise ships and taxis, just to name a few. When a common...
Seeking compensation after a fatal commercial vehicle accident
When a loved one is lost in a fatal motor vehicle accident, the family is left to try to move on with their lives. It's one of the most difficult times the family and friends will experience. While seeking compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit won't bring back...
What are the statistics for commercial truck accidents?
Being in a commercial vehicle accident usually involves great damage to your car and often leaves you injured. Below is some information about big rigs that may help you be more informed and could help you avoid getting into a serious accident. The trucks weigh more...
Did 2013 industry changes actually increase truck accidents?
Many Northern Virginia residents work for the federal government or have worked for it in the past. As a result, many local drivers are probably aware that federal regulations usually exist to improve certain things such as safety, not make them worse. Still, at times...
Renting a Virginia box truck? Avoid commercial vehicle accidents.
When most Manassas residents think of commercial vehicles, they probably think of professional drivers behind the wheels of big rigs and 18-wheelers. However, commercial vehicles can take many different forms, from large semis to box trucks. In addition, sometimes,...