In-Depth Articles on Virginia & North Carolina Law
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Hit by a Garbage Truck – Understanding Your Rights This article explores what to do if you were involved in an accident with a garbage truck. -
Importance of Contacting a Personal Injury Lawyer Right Away After a Serious Accident Where You Were Hit by a Commercial Truck or Tractor-Trailer Rick Shapiro, an experienced truck accident attorney, explains that commercial truck companies are sophisticated and often send claims adjusters out to accident scenes within hours of learning of a major wreck. To help level the playing field, you should retain legal representation right away so we can go to work for you. -
Driver Fatigue is a Major Cause of Deadly Commercial Truck Accidents - Norfolk, VA Truck Accident Attorney Rick Shapiro Talks about Hours of Service Regulations for Big Rig Operators Rick explains that big rig operators must adhere to Hours of Service regulations set forth by the FMCSA. Unfortunately, many truckers ignore these regulations. -
Common Causes of Serious Commercial Tractor Trailer Accidents - Roanoke, Virginia Truck Accident Lawyer Randy Appleton Explains Randy talks about distracted commercial truck drivers, fatigued and exhausted drivers, equipment failures, and other common causes of serious big rig wrecks. -
Richmond, Virginia Truck Accident Lawyer Rick Shapiro Talks About the Special Commercial Drivers License that Tractor Trailer Operators Must Possess to Lawfully Drive a Big Rig on Roads and Highways. Richmond Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney Rick Shapiro Explains that Big Rig Operators are Required to Pass and Maintain a Commercial Drivers License. -
Roanoke, Virginia Truck Accident Lawyer Rick Shapiro Highlights Some of the Major Differences When a Commercial Truck or Tractor Trailer is Involved in an Accident with a Sedan, SUV, or Pickup Truck. Roanoke truck accident attorney Rick Shapiro talks about some of the major differences when a commercial truck or tractor trailer is involved in an accident.