Did You Know?
Here’s an important fact: The Commonwealth Transportation Board in Virginia is responsible for adopting motor carrier safety regulations (Va. Code § 33.1-12(3)). Such regulations cover requirements concerning how many hours a truck driver is allowed to drive during a 24-hour period, and more. In the state of Virginia, that total is 13 hours. These rules are in place to prevent truck accidents caused by driver fatigue, which is a common cause of crashes.
In addition, truck drivers and their employers are required to keep driving logs. In these logs, drivers record their trip information and time on the roadways. These records are helpful in proving the truck driver’s or company’s negligence in the case of an accident. If a driver was over his or her 13-hour limit, then he or she is likely responsible for the accident.
Understanding state and federal commercial trucking laws
If you’ve been injured in a Virginia truck accident, you can benefit by having a knowledgeable Roanoke truck accident attorney on your side. At Skolrood Law Firm, we have a thorough understanding of state and federal laws regulating commercial trucks.
Get Help From Skolrood
If you’ve been injured in a large truck wreck, contact a Roanoke truck accident attorney at Skolrood Law Firm. We have offices in Roanoke and Lynchburg and have successfully handled cases throughout Virginia. The sooner you contact us, the more we can help you.
Whether you’ve been injured in a personal injury or need a Roanoke personal injury lawyer, we are here for you. Complete a free online consultation form, or call (800) 477-5480, and talk to a member of our team.