Common Causes of Norfolk & Other Virginia Truck Accidents

Although the types of Virginia trucking accidents vary, including the causes of each serious crash, we at the law office of Lawrence Land have noticed that the following causes appear to be the most common:

• truck driver fatigue, typically from driving too long without a break for resting
• aggressive driving, such as unsafe or even illegal lane changing
• driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• unsecured loads or overloaded tractor trailers
• poor maintenance on the truck, such as poorly maintained brakes
• unsafe lights, reflectors, or other safety devices on the truck
• tire blowouts or tread burn
• driving in hazardous weather conditions, causing visibility problems or other dangers
• defective or hazardous roadways or highways
• speeding, whether exceeding the normal speed limit or driving too fast for conditions
• inexperienced truck driving
• failing to yield
• un- or under-trained truck drivers or truck drivers with poor driving records.

The above list is not comprehensive; Virginia truck accidents and tractor trailer wrecks occur in various conditions and as a result of various behaviors, vehicle defects, and other causes. One of the key factors in determining whether Norfolk truck crashes or other Virginia trucking wrecks are grounds for personal injury claims is causality. If you have been injured in a truck accident, Norfolk personal injury lawyer Lawrence Land expresses his deepest sympathies to you, and he will answer your questions for free concerning liability, how to obtain compensation for medical bills and other expenses, or other concerns.

Truck drivers are required by law to inspect their trucks before driving, follow special rules on the roadway, and keep logs of drive time to ensure they don't exceed the hourly limit of driving without rest. To speak with Lawrence Land confidentially about the potential negligence of the truck driver in your accident, fill out his online contact form or call (toll-free) 800-800-1911.