Attorney Discusses the Risks Truckers Commonly Encounter on the Road
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Risks for Large Truck Accidents Rise After Sun Sets
In his latest post to the Virginia Trucking Accident/Injury Blog, my colleague Rick Shapiro notes that one-third of fatal traffic accidents involving tractor trailers, 18-wheelers and other large trucks occur between 8 pm and 7 am. He explains that so many serious truck accidents occur during the night because truckers do not always get enough…
Faulty Brakes in Truck Wrecks
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Pickup Truck Roofs Must Be Stronger
Tragedy, fortunately, did not occur when a pickup truck rolled over on I-64 in Hampton on Monday morning. The accident led my colleague to think about how drivers and passengers are protected when pickups tip or flip. As Rick Shapiro reports in his latest post to the Virginia Beach Injuryboard, victims of rollover accidents cannot…
More Semis and Tour Buses May Soon Carry Black Boxes
The EOBRs are coming. Some are already here. And this great news for all who drive the highways. An EOBR–electronic on board recorder–is a kind of black box that records hours of operation and other very basic vehicle performance data on tour buses, 18-wheelers, tractor trailers and other large vehicles. If the White House approves…