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Prompt Investigation in a Truck Accident or Tractor Trailer Accident Case is Essential

Richmond Jury Awards Bus Accident Victim $8 Million Against GRTC

Today, after two years of chronic pain, accident victim Ms. Meikiu Lo was awarded $8,000,000 by a jury of her peers against Greater Richmond Transit Company.

Seriously Injured in a Tractor Trailer Accident? You May Need a Truck Accident Attorney | Allen & Allen

The odds are against you when you’re involved in a collision with a semi tractor trailer. First, if you’re occupying a car, riding a bike or walking, you’re likely to be seriously injured or killed. Second, if the collision was caused by a truck driver or truck owner’s negligence...

Giving A Recorded Statement: A Trap for the Unwary

You’ve been in an accident with a large truck that wasn’t your fault. One day shortly thereafter, the adjuster for the insurance company of truck driver who hit you calls on the telephone. She wants you to give a recorded statement...

Sharing the Road with Tractor Trailers | Safety Tips for Sharing the Highway with Tractor Trailers | Allen & Allen

Fortunately, an automobile driver can employ a number of defensive driving measures which will reduce the risk of colliding with a tractor trailer. First, it is imperative that automobile drivers recognize and respect the operational limitations of tractor trailers. Tractor trailers do not have...

The Rule of Seconds: Safe Following Distances for Tractor Trailers

All of us have looked in the rear view mirror only to see a big tractor trailer bearing down on us. It can be frightening because we know that in an accident, trucks and buses most often strike the vehicle directly in front of them. Why?

What Should I Do The Scene of a Truck Accident?

If you are involved in an accident with a tractor trailer or large truck, it is important to know what to do next. The Glove Compartment Quick Reference Guide has easy to follow steps and a place to log important information regarding the accident.