The articles below were written by our team of Virginia Beach & Norfolk personal injury attorneys to help injured victims and their loved ones understand the legal rights they may have when pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
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Virginia Truck Accident Injury Lawyers: Tractor Trailer Collision Causes Severe Injuries As VA truck accident injury lawyers we recently reviewed a case in which a tractor Trailer Collision with a Passenger Automobile settled for $2,500,000.00 after the plaintiff was ejected from his vehicle sustaining brain injury, and multiple broken/fractured bones. -
Do Not Delay - Important Evidence of a Tractor Trailer Accident Can Suddenly Go Missing or Be Destroyed Virginia Beach truck accident lawyer Randy Appleton explains that federal regulations only require truck companies to retain certain data for six months after an accident. This means that if you wait to contact a lawyer, you could risk evidence related to your accident suddenly disappearing. -
Last Clear Chance Doctrine Can Defeat a Contributory Negligence Defense - Williamsburg, Virginia Truck Accident Lawyer Rick Shapiro Explains Virginia adheres to the unfair and arbitrary doctrine of contributory negligence where an injured party can be denied compensation if they are 1 percent at fault. Fortunately, the last clear chance doctrine can be used to counter a contributory negligence defense. -
What is a Commercial Vehicle? Chesapeake Truck Accident Lawyers Explain the Legal Definition During Legal Brief Radio Interview Chesapeake truck accident attorneys Randy Appleton and Rick Shapiro explain the legal definition of a commercial vehicle. -
Virginia Truck Accident Lawyers Rick Shapiro and Randy Appleton Interviewed on The Legal Brief Radio Program About Tractor-Trailer Accident Law. Rick and Randy, both experienced Virginia tractor-trailer accident attorneys, were interviewed on The Legal Brief about truck accident injury law. -
Largest Settlements and Verdicts in Truck Accident Cases in Virginia This article features some of the largest settlements and jury verdicts from truck accident cases involving personal injury or wrongful death in Virginia. -
Virginia Trailer/Towing Accident Personal Injury Cases-Locating Insurance Our personal injury lawyers have handled cases over many years involving accidents where a car or truck operated by a careless driver also had a trailer connected. -
VA Truck Accident Lawyers: Do Rest Area Limits Put Tired Truck Drivers On The Roads? A law in Virginia that prohibits staying in interstate rest areas longer than two hours may be putting dangerously tired truckers on the road. -
VA Car Accident Injury Attorneys: Emergency Medical Services Tape is Key in Virginia Car/Truck Accidents There are various strong reasons to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately after an injury or death in a motor vehicle accident. Recovering evidence such as the 911 and ambulance call tapes and transcripts immediately is high on the list. -
Virginia Truck Accident Injury Attorneys: Differences Between Virginia Car and Truck Accidents This Virginia trucking accident article focuses on the key differences between car accidents and truck accidents.