Axle Malfunction Leads to Tractor-Trailer Wreck in Brunswick, 2 People Killed
There are many questions that need to be answered about this terrible truck crash. What exactly caused the axle to malfunction? Could this problem extend to the model of tractor trailer involved in the wreck? We’ll have to wait and see what the accident investigation reveals.
June 2, 2010
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Dump Truck Hits 12 Cars on I-95, Five People Injured
By Jim Lewis, Truck Wreck Lawyer
A dump truck was traveling down Interstate 95 (I-95) in Woodbridge, Virginia (VA) near Prince William Parkway when the truck driver allegedly suffered a medical emergency. This emergency caused the truck to swerve out of control and hit 12 other vehicles, according to the Washington Post. The dump truck couldn’t [...]
April 21, 2010
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New Regulations Look to Reduce Preventable Truck Wrecks
By Jim Lewis, Truck Accident Lawyer
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently approved a proposed rule by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that would require the use of electronic onboard recorders by certain commercial trucking companies. This new regulation will require trucking companies whose drivers have a record of violating current safety regulations, [...]
March 31, 2010
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Little Known Facts on Tractor-Trailer Dangers
by Jim Lewis, Virginia Trucking Accident Attorney
Most people have little idea of just exactly how dangerous a tractor trailer can be. If you think about the simple physics regarding the size of an 18 wheeler then it becomes more clear how especially hazardous they can be when it comes to collisions and [...]
March 28, 2010
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Tractor-trailer Jackknifes into Van Filled with Disabled Passengers Killing Four
by Jim Lewis
Although the roads and highways along Virginia’s I-81, I-64 or I-66 have not reported any recent bad tractor trailer accidents, there was one in Springfield, Ohio today. A tractor-trailer jackknifed on icy road conditions and slammed into a van filled with disabled passengers that were being transported. The big rig swerved into oncoming [...]
January 8, 2010
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Fatal Van-Truck Accident Leads to One Death, Two Serious Injuries
By James Lewis
Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis, & Appleton
A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 64 (I-64) when a minivan and tanker truck slammed into each other. Gary Allen and Donald Beazley suffered serious injuries and Sue Ratliff Beazley was killed, according to wvec.com.
My deepest sympathies go out to Mr. Beazley for the loss of his wife.
Reports indicate [...]
December 2, 2009
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Tractor Trailer Wreck on I-77 in Fancy Gap, Virginia Injures Five
By Jim Lewis
Four tractor trailers, six cars and one camper were involved in an accident last Wednesday on I-77 in Fancy Gap, Va. which closed traffic in both lanes for hours. According to the police, a tractor-trailer travelling southbound slid down the highway, lost control and rolled-over spilling its load of ceramic tiles. Two [...]
November 23, 2009
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Virginia Man Not Wearing Seat Belt Killed in Truck Accident
This blog discusses the importance of wearing your seat belt, regardless of the vehicle you drive.
October 15, 2009
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Safety Last: Thousands of Trucks on the Road Fail Basic Safety Standards
This blog focuses on the shortcomings of the trucking industry. Thousands of trucks fail to comply with basic federal safety standards and are putting people in danger. The most common violation was defective brakes. Think about that – many trucks on the road are at a higher risk of their brakes failing than regular sedans and other vehicles. This is unacceptable.
October 7, 2009
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