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Did You Know?
Trucking Carriers And Drivers Are Required To Comply With The New Hours-Of-Service Rules.
Carriers and drivers were required to operate under the former rules through January 3, 2004. That allowed adequate time for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), regulated industry, and the enforcement community to be trained and make any systems changes required by the new rules. Compliance with the new rules was required starting January 4, 2004.
Truck accidents are common on Virginia's hectic
streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as
a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Virginia
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes
1,311
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes
121
Percentage of Total Vehicles
9.2
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck
2.6
Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003,
in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately
3.2 million people were injured.
Virginia Verdicts and Settlements
Virginia family awarded $2 million in hit and run death of daughter
(10/8/2004)
A Loudoun County Circuit Court jury yesterday ordered a former Sterling lawyer who struck and killed a 15-year-old girl with her Mercedes on a Fairfax County highway to pay more than $2 million in damages to the victim's family. The jury ordered Jane
Virginia Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.
When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.
If you have been a victim of a
truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can
help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation
for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.
Common causes of Truck Accidents:
DUI / DWI
Driver Fatigue
Truck Overturns
Backing
Vehicle Collisions
Transporting Equipment with Trailers
Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
Loads That Shift Weight
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have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss
as a result of a truck accident in Virginia. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review
and to fight for you in court.
Virginia Audio & Video
Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003
In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck. Source: National Public Radio
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Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes
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