Catastrophic Injuries

Accidents caused by tractor trailer drivers and others involved in the transportation of goods on interstate highways is a growing concern. Despite the advancement of technology, such as Collision Avoidance Systems, onboard inward and forward-facing video cameras, and electronic driver records of duty status, crashes continue to occur at an alarming rate. Impact of a Tractor Trailer Collision The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported a growing number of deadly truck crashes. In fact, in 2021, there was a 13% increase in the number of deaths caused by tractor trailer crashes. In 2021 alone, there were over 5,600 […]

Virginia’s interstates are hotspots for motor vehicle and tractor-trailer collisions. Far too often, these crashes result in catastrophic injury or wrongful death. Presumably, this can be blamed on the speed, congestion, and large number of commercial motor vehicles associated with interstates. Many of our personal injury cases arise out of motor vehicle or tractor-trailer crashes on Virginia’s interstates. As shown below, there are many Interstates in Virginia: I-64, I-66, I-77, I-81, I-85, I-95, I-195, I-264, I-295, I-381, I-395, I-464, I-495, I-564, I-581, and I-664. [1] Interstate 81 The largest portion of our firm’s interstate cases come from Interstate 81. This […]

Article co-written by Jared Tuck and Summer Associate Peyton Edwards I. The Dangers of Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle crashes rarely have a mild impact. This is especially true in motorcycle collisions that involve tractor-trailers. The average motorcycle weighs between 300 and 500 pounds. Meanwhile, federal regulations generally allow a tractor-trailer to weigh up to 80,000 pounds. That is 160 times heavier than a motorcycle. While motorcycle accidents only make up 1.7 percent of all crashes in Virginia, they are responsible for 13.8 percent of all fatalities. Crashes involving passenger vehicles make up 96.8 percent of all crashes, yet only account for […]

Article co-written by Jared Tuck and Summer Associate Emily Brooks Whether spending time at Smith Mountain Lake, Claytor Lake, South Holston Lake, Lake Anna, Buggs Island Lake, Lake Gaston, or another one of Virginia’s waterways, summer is the perfect time to enjoy a day on the lake with family and friends. While enjoying time on the water can be fun and relaxing, the increased number of boats on the water during the summer means a greater chance that you or a family member could be injured in a boating accident. In 2023, 3,844 boating incidents were reported, with 564 recorded […]

If You Are a Victim of a Plane Crash If you or a loved one are the victim of a plane crash, it is crucial that you know and understand the following information to improve your chances of obtaining a successful outcome and hold those responsible accountable for your losses. Potentially responsible parties are extremely challenging to identify. They may include the pilot, airplane owner, charter operator, fueler, mechanics, and manufacturers to name a few. Plane crashes often involve the most catastrophic polytrauma-type injuries – meaning they frequently involve brain injuries, loss of limbs, orthopedic injuries, tendon and muscle injuries, […]