Truck Accidents

Accidents involving unsecured cargo are not uncommon, and you need to be wary of the risk of such incidents -- especially if you are driving close to large commercial trucks. Its cargo can weigh several tons, and if it is not well secured, the safety of both the truck...

Tanker trucks haul liquids around the country. People usually see this type of semitruck trailer at gas stations delivering fuel. It’s imperative that the drivers of these rigs understand the safety features of them as well as the safe operating procedures when they...

Commercial trucks are big for an obvious reason. Their size reflects the economy of scale for modern surface shipping. The more that they can haul at once, the less shipping costs for a company will be. Large trailers are more efficient than using smaller vehicles...

Collisions involving commercial trucks are often catastrophic. There is typically significant property damage as well as severe injuries.  However, it is not just the collisions between vehicles that put people in danger. Cargo spills can also threaten the safety and...

We are all familiar with the devastating impact of a trucking accident. Most victims in these crashes rarely walk away without at least one severe or catastrophic injury. Often, victims suffer multiple injuries, each one with the capacity to be life-changing. One...

Commercial truck rollovers are one of the most visually dramatic kinds of crashes you can witness. It is also a crash that has the potential to involve other vehicles. It could affect multiple lanes of traffic or even cause damage to businesses and homes near the...

Winter in Virginia can bring miserable weather and plenty of precipitation. Even if the rain and sleet don't turn to snow or freeze on the road surfaces, wet and slick pavement can still be quite dangerous for drivers. For most drivers, the biggest risk will be...

The winter holiday season is historically a time of family get-togethers and celebrations. What many people fail to realize is that the holidays also bring with them a lot of extra risks. Especially for those who intend to travel on the roads around Christmas,...

According to the IIHS, truck accidents were responsible for the deaths of over 4,100 people in 2018, and 67 percent of these fatalities were people traveling in passenger vehicles. Many of these truck accidents are caused by the negligence of truck drivers. This...

A woman's life has been tragically cut short as a result of a crash involving five cars in Virginia. Now, her family members are left to grieve and wonder how such fatal car accidents can happen. The box truck driver who is said to have caused the crash is now facing...