Year: 2021

Commercial trucks have enormous blind spots that drivers must constantly monitor to prevent accidents. Unfortunately, distraction, carelessness, fatigue, and other forms of negligence frequently draw attention away from blind spots and cause devastating truck crashes. If you were involved in a Virginia blind spot truck accident, you might be too hurt to work while a […]

Federal regulations apply to truck drivers and trucking companies that non-commercial drivers are not subject to. These additional regulations can complicate a truck accident claim, but they can also be a benefit if you have help from an experienced Virginia truck accident lawyer. The Richmond truck accident attorneys at Marks & Harrison have been helping […]

When a driver merges into another lane without scanning their blind spots or checking whether the adjacent lane is clear, the motorist’s careless driving can result in devastating accidents and injuries. Improper lane changes cause many side swipe collisions and blind spot accidents every year. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reported 3,381 motorists were killed […]

Driving through a road construction zone can be hazardous, particularly when sharing the road with large commercial trucks. Merging and narrowed lanes, falling debris, damaged pavement, construction vehicles, building materials, road workers, and other factors can all create road hazards that lead to devastating accidents. Truck drivers traveling through construction zones in Virginia should adjust […]

Every year, truck accidents cause thousands of injuries and numerous deaths on the roads of Virginia. In 2019, there were 2,886 injury crashes and 145 fatal crashes involving large trucks, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Highway construction zones are among the most common sites of tractor-trailer accidents. Roadwork zones contain narrowed lanes, […]

You’ve probably seen a bobtailing truck many times on the road. Bobtailing occurs when a trucker drives a semi-truck without a trailer attached to it. Bobtailing is dangerous because semi-trucks aren’t designed to be operated without a trailer. A bobtailing truck requires more time to slow down and can be more difficult to maneuver. As […]

Commercial truck accidents are less common in terms of overall numbers, but they have an outsized impact on drivers in Virginia. Large trucks are involved in a disproportionate share of fatal collisions. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ 2019 Traffic Crash Facts report, that year, there were 2,484 large truck accidents across the […]

Summer in Virginia is an ideal time for motorcycle riders to hit the road and see all the state has to offer. But if you’re a Virginia motorcycle rider, it’s important to stay safe on the road. After all, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reported that there were 1,960 Virginia motorcycle accidents in a […]

Whether you’ve been riding your bike all winter or have had your bicycle in storage during the winter months, you should make sure that your bicycle is prepared for riding this summer. Making sure the tires are crack-free and properly inflated, the bicycle chain is lubricated, and the brakes are working properly can help prevent […]

Injury claims after a commercial truck accident are more complicated to resolve than typical car accident claims. Large truck crashes tend to be more serious, resulting in severe injuries, fatalities, and extensive property damage. In addition, there may be multiple parties financially liable after a commercial truck accident. The truck driver, the trucking company, the […]