Henrico County – Virginia Car & Truck Accident Lawyers
Interstate 95 (I-95) is heavily traveled and is one of the busiest roads in the Country, and is one of two major highways that run through Henrico County.
According to VDOT, a 13-mile stretch of I-95 from mile marker 70 near Bells Road to mile marker 83 at Parham Road in Henrico County is notorious for car and truck-related accidents. The truck-involved crash rate on I-95 exceeds the overall crash rate of the region.
The other major interstate that runs through Henrico County is Interstate 64 (I-64).
Common Causes of Tractor-Trailer Accidents
A tractor-trailer, and other trucks, present special circumstances which many victims (and sometimes investigating police officers) lack the expertise to understand. For example, the following potential causes must be carefully considered as part of our investigations for our truck accident victims:
- Truck drivers who have been on the road for too long with inadequate sleep
- Truck and commercial vehicle drivers distracted while driving; cell phones, texting, etc.
- Truck drivers who have become impaired from alcohol and drugs, especially stimulants taken to overcome excessive time on the roads
- Tractor-Trailers with excessive loads; causing the overloaded truck to become dangerously uncontrollable
- Over-sized trucks which exceed established rules and regulations for the safe length, width, and height for operation
- Missing safety equipment; including the absence of reflectors, lights, and other warning devices
- Poorly maintained brakes and tires
- Following too closely
- Excessive speed
Do You Need A Lawyer? – Get Help Now
There are numerous complicated factors that need to be looked into when it comes to commercial vehicle accidents. In such an accident, there may be multiple insurance companies involved, which can greatly complicate you getting what you deserve for your injuries. Your attorney can help ensure your rights are protected when dealing with the trucking company’s insurance company, the owner’s insurance company, the driver’s insurance company, and possibly others.