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The roar of the gears and the rattle of cargo when a tractor trailer sidles up to you on the interstate can be nerve wracking. But, with more than 80 percent of U.S. communities depending solely on trucking for delivery of their goods and commodities, big rigs are here to stay. With so many trucks on the road you are almost certain to pass one on any major Virginia, (VA) highway or interstate. From the fishermen on the Eastern Shore to the business executives in downtown Norfolk, we all have to deal with them.
On Tuesday the left front tire of one of these many tractor-trailers truck blew out on I-95 in Carolina County. It was very fortunate that the driver was able to veer onto the shoulder and because of his quick thinking, no one else was injured. Unfortunately he lost control of the truck as it knocked over hundreds of feet of guard rail. The truck struck several large pine trees and rolled onto its side. It then burst into flames, which engulfed the cabin and cargo of tires, said Sgt. Thomas J. Molnar, state police spokesman.
Our sympathy goes out to the family of the truck driver. It was oblivious that he used his training and experience to move the truck to the side of the road thus saving other lives. We feel for the loss especially since it was so sudden and tragic. We do not know yet if a tire was defective or had a sudden tread separation, but will learn more after the police release their report.
The instantaneous deflation or "blowout" of a car tire can be a devastating event. Unfortunately it occurs much more often than you might expect. A recent report by Michelin estimated that over 500 deaths and approximately 23,000 accidents a year are caused by tire blowouts.
Many tire blowouts are caused by user error such as punctures, low pressure, hitting curbs or using a tire beyond its' rated life. Often though, they are caused by defects in design or construction by the manufacturer. If you or a loved one have been affected by an accident caused by a tire blowout that you suspect may be a defective cause, it is important to speak with one of our trucking attorneys today to see if you can recover your damages from the tire or vehicle manufacturer. We provide free consultations to evaluate whether such a claim meets our criteria.
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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.
We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.
In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.
While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a message so we can get back to you.
About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling truck wreck cases. Check out our truck accident case results and our free consumer guide on what to do if you get involved in an accident with a commercial truck.
We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Newport News, VA, if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.
Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Jim and Rick have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers receive this honor.
In addition, our VA injury law firm was the first in the commonwealth to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms, and we have the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization. The rating indicates we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.
While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a message so we can get back to you.
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