Condition of Highway Cable Barriers a Concern in North Carolina
Loose and damaged cables were found in several sections of in-median barriers designed to prevent head-on collisions.
July 30, 2011
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Safety Fears Prompt Dodge Ram Pickup Truck Recall
News of this recall comes just days after a fire in an SUV that killed a sailor in Norfolk, Virginia (VA).
July 14, 2011
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Fire Chief and Son Injured when Pickup Truck Hits Motorcycle
Both airlifted to a hospital near Tazewell, Virginia (VA), but they survived their injuries.
July 11, 2011
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Two-Truck Rear-End Accident in West Virginia
The collision is yet another example of the dangers presented by negligently or unprofessionally driven large commercial trucks.
July 11, 2011
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Collision With Trash Truck Claims Life of Motorcyclist
This death on June 30, 2011, was the latest in a spate of fatal accidents involving motorcycle riders in Virginia.
July 10, 2011
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Thousands of GM Pickup Trucks Recalled
he 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GM Canyon trucks may have a faulty transmission clip.
July 4, 2011
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Fireworks Truck Safety Exemptions Raise Fatigued Drivers Concerns
Given the large number of accidents caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel, we are concerned by this relaxation of hours of operation regulations and its safety implications.
July 1, 2011
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Safety Feature on Trucks is Inadequate, Report Concludes
By John Cooper, Truck Accident Injury Attorney They are supposed to be safety features to help safeguard drivers who are involved in accidents with tractor trailers. But new crash tests and analysis by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety demonstrate that underride guards on tractor-trailers can fail in relatively low-speed crashes with deadly consequences. Now [...]
March 28, 2011
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Woman Killed by Truck After Slowing Down to Avoid Obstacle in Road
By Richard Shapiro, Truck Accident Injury Attorney My colleague Kevin Duffan has posted a new blog about a woman who was killed after she slowed down for an obstruction in the road near Charlotte, North Carolina (NC), and was hit from behind by a truck. This tragic incident highlights the dangers of slowing down for obstacles in the [...]
February 22, 2011
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Speeding Jeep Hits Tractor-Trailer: Driver and Passenger Injured
By Randy E. Appleton, Truck Accident Injury Attorney Any tractor-trailer driver will tell you they can’t stop their big rigs on a dime. Careless drivers who zip in and out from between large trucks on the interstate seem oblivious to this truth. In fact, two people were injured and traffic was tied up this morning [...]
January 26, 2011
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