North Carolina (NC) is home to many wonderful things: some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, the largest Marine Corp air base and the highest waterfall in the eastern United States. Unfortunately the Tar Heel state is also No.6 in the country for highest rate of truck accidents. In fact, more than half…
The driver of a Ford pickup truck apparently could not wait to get to his destination, so he attempted to pass the car in front of him on Route 122 near Harmony School Road in Franklin County, Virginia (VA). Unfortunately, the reckless truck driver failed to see the oncoming traffic in the other lane and…
In his latest post to the Virginia Trucking Accident/Injury Blog, my colleague Jim Lewis shares the sad news that the driver of a mini-van was killed by a careless tractor-trailer driver who ran a red light. If you or a loved one are hurt in an accident with a tractor-trailer you should consult with an attorney…
Over 800 people are killed and over 200,000 people are seriously injured in car crashes that involve a driver running a red light, according to smartmotorist.com. Unfortunately, a recent accident in Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA) added to those disturbing statistics. The driver of a FedEx truck ran a red light at the intersection of Northampton…
Driving at night is hard, but driving through fog at night is even harder. I know. I’ve driven in fog so thick, I could barely see past my headlights. On one such foggy morning, a tractor-trailer pulled out onto the highway in front of me. It took me a few seconds to register that the…