Virginia Trucker Killed in Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-85 North
Two tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 85 near Auburn after one big-rig failed to slow for backed up traffic created by an earlier motor vehicle accident.
Five Signs of a Fatigued Commercial Truck Driver
Long-haul truck drivers are often on the roads at odd times, faced with tight deadlines, and drive for extended periods of the time. These conditions, even considering federal regulations, can lead to fatigued driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 100,000 traffic accidents and 1,550 traffic accident fatalities are caused by…
Rear-Ender in Highway Work Zone Sends VDOT Worker to the Hospital With Injuries
In a new post to our firm’s Virginia Trucking Accident/Injury Blog, lawyers with Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp& Duffan report on a rear-end collision in a southeastern Virginia highway work zone that occurred during the middle of the day on Jan. 4, 2013. To read more, click over to “VDOT Worker Injured When Rear-Ended by Flatbed…
Fiery Edinburg Big-Rig Accident Caused by Reckless Driving
A commercial truck driver was cited for reckless driving after crashing his big-rig outside of Edinburg, Virginia while traveling on I-81 south.
Separate Beltway Truck Accidents Cause Havoc on Tuesday, One Killed
One tractor-trailer accident and one box truck accident on the Capital Beltway on Tuesday caused major delays and killed one crash victim.