Woman Killed in Accident Involving Tractor Trailer

This blog talks about a tragic accident on Interstate 81 (I-81) in Harrisonburg, Virginia (VA). A tractor trailer smashed into a pickup truck killing a woman.

October 8, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Virginia (VA) Trucking Injury/Accidents Topics  No Comments

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  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Virginia (VA) Trucking Injury/Accidents Topics  No Comments

Tanker Truck Involved in Rollover Accident Spills Thousands of Gallons of Fuel on Road

By Richard N. Shapiro Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis, & Appleton Truck accidents are terrible, but tanker truck accidents can be even worse. The size and velocity these massive vehicles possess can inflict incredible damage when involved in a trucking accident. This is especially true in rollover accidents. This scenario unfortunately came to fruition when a tanker [...]

September 23, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Virginia (VA) Trucking Injury/Accidents Topics  No Comments

Two Young Men Killed in Truck Accident

Two young men were killed in a truck accident. Both were just 23 years old. My condolences go out to their friends and family. As an injury lawyer who’s represented people seriously hurt in car and truck accidents, it’s always troubling to hear about these tragic incidences.

September 14, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Virginia (VA) Trucking Injury/Accidents Topics  No Comments


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