There are more than 3.5 million large truck drivers in the U.S. that drive 2,000 to 3,000 miles per week on average. Commercial truck drivers are held to a higher standard than someone driving a passenger vehicle. They must obtain commercial driver’s licenses and complete…
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and a new episode of the podcast Freakonomics discusses why the U.S. stands out from other countries regarding pedestrian fatalities. In “Why is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians?” the podcast host explores why drivers are rarely punished…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an investigation into a July crash between a Tesla Model Y vehicle and a tractor-trailer truck in Warrenton, Virginia. The crash occurred when the tractor-trailer pulled out of a truck stop. As the truck pulled onto…
Each year, Virginia pedestrians are severely injured and killed by cars and other motor vehicles throughout the Commonwealth. These Virginia pedestrian accidents are not only tragic and devastating for victims and their families, but most of them are preventable. And yet, they continue to occur,…
Car crashes can be dangerous, no matter the cause — but there is one collision type that almost always leads to severe injury and death. You’ve heard of rear-end, T-bone, and head-on crashes — but are you familiar with underride collisions? They are less common…
In 2021, an estimated 7,443 pedestrians in the U.S. were killed after being struck by a motor vehicle. When the Governors Highway Safety Association released this data, it was the largest number of annual pedestrian fatalities in four decades, with an average of 20 lives…
Summer travel is in full swing, and Virginians are hitting the road for vacation. Road trips can be enjoyable, but more time behind the wheel means an increased chance of a car accident. According to the National Safety Council, July is the busiest month of…
Downey, CA – In a shocking incident that unfolded in the early hours of Monday, a 37-year-old man from Simi Valley has been apprehended by authorities for attempted murder following a shooting at a popular bar in Downey. The arrest comes after a swift and…
Plant City, FL – In a tragic incident on Saturday, September 23, 2023, a collision between a train and an SUV resulted in the death of six individuals, while one person remains in critical condition at a local hospital. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has…
Determining who is liable for a truck accident in Detroit is not as easy one might think. Truck crashes are very different from automobile crashes, so figuring out who is liable is not as simple as just looking for the person driving the car that…
