Truck driver fatigue is such a problem the federal government has passed regulations which limit the amount of time a trucker can work each day and week. These “hours of service” regulations prohibit a trucker spending more than 11 hours driving in a day when transporting goods. They also prohibit driving for more than 60...
Read MoreIt is a common sight on Interstate-81: shredded tires on the side of the road. Given their size, you can tell these tires came from large trucks, 18-wheelers in particular. What could cause a tire of that size to explode? At Correll Law Firm, our Winchester truck accident lawyer has asked that question many times....
Read MoreIf you spend any amount of time driving on I-81, then you have undoubtedly seen a significant number of large commercial trucks hauling cargo. Such trucks are essential to the functioning of our economy. Yet we often fail to stop and consider the long hours that truck drivers work, and how overwork can lead to...
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Jackknife and rollovers are two of the most common tractor-trailer accidents. They can cause very serious injuries, forcing accident victims to miss months of work and leaving some with permanent disabilities. What causes these accidents and how are they different? Our Winchester truck accident lawyer provides an overview of each. Jackknife Accidents Tractor-trailers have two parts: a...
Read MoreDump trucks are a common sight around Winchester, transporting materials to and from construction sites. Anyone doing a major home repair will probably see a dump truck pull up to take away debris. Because of their size, these vehicles can seriously harm anyone caught in their way. If you were injured in a dump truck...
Read MoreTruckers haul for long hours, often with very little human interaction. They can be away from home for weeks as they travel some of the most isolated roads in the country. Unsurprisingly, many turn to drugs or alcohol to pass the time. Hauling while high or intoxicated is illegal. It also is a form of...
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