Drivers of passenger vehicles know and appreciate the importance of keeping blind spots in mind. Remembering the fact that they cannot see in certain areas around the car can help them to remain cautious before making a turn or passing. Keeping blind spots in mind can...
Truck Accidents
Proving that a truck driver was at fault in Virginia
Truck drivers generally have a very high standard of training, and they have to comply with many regulations here in Virginia and the rest of the United States. Therefore, when a truck accident occurs, it is often seen as likely that there was some external incident...
How to be safe when driving with a trailer
There is always a greater risk when towing a trailer on the back of a vehicle. It increases the length of the entire vehicle which can make it more difficult for cars to pass, and it can also mean that turning becomes more hazardous.If you drive with a trailer or you...
When is a truck driver not at fault for an accident?
When an accident occurs that involves a truck, for some reason people tend to assume that the truck driver was at fault. This may be because trucks have many high risks associated with them due to their heavy load and sheer force.In addition to the difficulty of...
The legal definition of reckless driving
Truck accidents can be extremely serious because of the heavy load of the cargo, and the sheer force that a truck creates. While a truck has the capacity to create enormous disasters, it is not always the truck driver's fault when an accident occurs, and it can often...
How are drug tests conducted after a truck accident?
All truck drivers are held to very high standards under the law. This means that a truck driver is subject to rigorous training and testing before he or she becomes a qualified truck driver. They also have random drug tests conducted by their employer from time to...
Failing a drug test as a truck driver
When you work as a truck driver, safety is one of the biggest priorities. Therefore, you will be consistently subjected to drug and alcohol tests in order to ensure that you are able to safely operate a very large vehicle.If you fail a drug test for one reason or...
The most common issues after a truck accident
The legal aftermath of truck accidents can be confusing and complex. This is because it is often difficult to find fault. Although truck drivers are typically highly trained and regulated drivers with a faultless record, they also drive long distances and can be prone...
Truck accidents: More deadly than accidents between ordinary cars
A car just doesn't stand much of a chance against a commercial truck if they're in an accident together. The typical commercial truck outweighs the average typical car by 25 times or more.No matter what the size of the personal vehicle, it's still likely to be dwarfed...
Is refusing a drug test the same as failing it?
If you are a commercial truck driver, you will know how important it is to be a safe driver who is never under the influence of alcohol or drugs behind the wheel. It is likely that you have been subject to countless drug tests in the past because of this. Many truck...