Truck Accidents in VA Archives - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Study: Truck Driver Drug Use More Widespread Than Being Reported

While any vehicle accident has the potential to result in catastrophic injuries, accidents involving tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks are often the most devastating, leading to severe injuries and fatalities. Our Virginia Beach truck accident attorneys have represented many families who have suffered tragic losses because of the negligent actions of truck drivers. One…

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Can I Sue for an Accident Caused By a Medically Unfit Truck Driver?

It is dangerous for any driver to have a health condition that can impact their ability to safely operate a vehicle, but for a commercial truck driver who has been behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle for hours on end, the consequences can be especially catastrophic. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires…

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Hampton, VA – Two Killed in Dump Truck Accident on W. Pembroke Ave

Two men were killed on Wednesday, October 11th when a dump truck and a pick-up truck collided at an intersection in Hampton. The accident took place at about 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of Aberdeen Road and West Pembroke Avenue.  The two occupants of the pick-up truck died at the scene. They have been identified…

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Gloucester, VA – Driver Charged in Fatal Truck Accident at Rt. 17 and T.C. Walker Rd

Virginia State Police have launched an investigation into a fatal chain-reaction accident involving a tractor-trailer. The deadly truck accident took place at about 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24th at the intersection of T.C. Walker Road and Route 17 in Gloucester.  Do I need to hire an attorney after a Virginia truck accident? According to…

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