Archive for the ‘ Trucking accident ’ Category

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Virginia Tow Truck Driver Killed In On-The-Job Accident

March 1, 2012

A Madison Heights, Virginia, tow truck driver died earlier this week as a result of an on-the-job accident caused by another driver’s negligence. According to reports from WDBJ 7 News, the incident took place Monday morning along Route 130 in Amherst County.

Reports from the Amherst County sheriff’s deputies say that the tow truck driver was working to load a crashed vehicle onto his wrecker. The tow truck driver was known for always being safety cautious and had followed every safety procedure while working at the accident scene, but another driver’s mistake cost him his life.

As he stepped to the side of his truck near the highway, another vehicle on the road struck and pinned him between the vehicle and his own truck. The man died at the scene.

While the driver responsible for causing the accident has not yet been charged, Amherst County investigators are looking into whether charges should be filed.

The Virginia Wrongful Death Attorneys with the Skolrood Law Firm would like to send their thoughts and condolences to the family of the man who tragically lost his life in this terrible accident. The firm would also like to take this opportunity to remind drivers to slow down, and if at all possible, move to the left lane if you see emergency crews working on the highway when you are driving. Taking these simple steps could save someone’s life.

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Virginia Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills One and Injures Another

February 2, 2012

A tractor-trailer accident involving two trucks along I-81 near Roanoke, Virginia, has left one driver dead and another injured. According to reports from WDBJ 7 News, the crash happened just before 2:00 this morning near mile marker 167 in Botetourt County.

Virginia State Police say that a 51-year-old driver was hauling two trailers behind his truck when, unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The truck began to jackknife, causing one of the trailers to smash into a guardrail, while the other flew across the median and into the southbound lanes of traffic. That is when another tractor-trailer heading south smashed into the wrecked trailer and rolled down an embankment.

The driver of the first truck that crashed was declared dead at the scene, and the driver of the second truck was taken to Roanoke Memorial Hospital to receive treatment for injuries he sustained.

The accident also caused a poison that was being hauled in one of the trailers, Thioglycol, to spill onto the highway. Locals were evacuated from the area and some are concerned about both long and short term health affects in residents.

The Virginia truck accident lawyers with the Skolrood Law Firm are well-versed in the intricacies of the laws that govern the trucking industry and are here to answer any questions you may have if you have been injured in an accident involving a commercial tractor-trailer.

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Jan

Texting And Driving Could Become A Primary Offense In Virginia

January 19, 2012

Texting while driving may be illegal in the state of Virginia, but in order to be pulled over for the offense, a driver has to be doing something else wrong. This may change soon though according to reports from WSLS 10 News that say a new bill recently passed through the Senate would make texting and driving a primary offense, allowing officers to pull over drivers if they are caught in the act on their phones.

Senate Bill 219 was examined on Wednesday by the Senate Transportation Committee and approved by a vote of eight to five with one voter abstaining. Also approved was legislation that would make using a cellphone a primary offense for teen drivers with provisional licenses.

Sen. George L. Barker spoke to the committee in favor of the laws pointing out that drivers who text are more than 23 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than those who don’t. He added that making cellphone use a primary offense would “encourage greater compliance” from drivers.

The legislation will now go before the full Senate for a vote during the next session.

The Virginia Car Accident Lawyers with the Skolrood Law Firm know that statistically using a cell phone will driving is more dangerous than driving drunk. That is why they ask for drivers to put their phones down while behind the wheel.

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Jan

Tractor trailer, Jeep involved in Virginia truck accident

January 27, 2011

Two people were injured in a Virginia truck  accident, progress-index.com reports.

A tractor trailer exiting the interstate was crossing into the westbound lane when a Jeep struck it in the Virginia truck accident. The Jeep overturned and the driver suffered minor injuries from the Virginia truck accident. He was taken to a local hospital.

The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured in the Virginia truck accident.

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How often do you think a tractor trailer is the cause of a Virginia truck accident? What concerns do you have about driving near trucks on the interstate?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Virginia truck accident, the Virginia truck accident lawyers at Skolrood Law Firm can help.

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Virginia truck accident takes 2 lives

January 20, 2011

Two people lost their lives after a three-vehicle Virginia truck accident on Interstate 81, according to roanoke.com.

Four other people were also sent to the hospital after the Virginia truck accident.

An 18-wheeler collided with an out-of-control vehicle tractor trailer that was headed north in the Virginia truck accident.

No charges have been made in the Virginia truck accident as the investigation continues.

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What do you think contributes to Virginia truck accidents? Do you think law enforcement officials could do more to prevent Virginia truck accidents?

If you or someone you know has been involved in a Virginia auto accident, the Virginia truck accident lawyers at Skolrood Law Firm can help.

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