Virginia Truck Accident Attorneys

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Virginia Truck & Bus Accident Statistics

The Virginia Highway Safety Office reported that in 2018 there were 2,540 (1.9% of all traffic crashes) involving a truck accident, 1,649 were property damage crashes, 842 were injuries, and 49 of those were fatal. This seems to indicate that safety regulations & traffic laws in Virginia either aren’t as effective as we’d hope, or that truck drivers, their employers (carriers), or other drivers are practicing unsafe behaviors. New technology in trucking safety will help mitigate damages, prevent injuries or collisions altogether, but for the victims and their families the problem seems to be escalating.

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in Virginia

Generally, the statute of limitations for truck accident lawsuits in Virginia says that the injury case must be filed in Virginia’s civil court system within two years of the date of the accident. – this is inclusive of most personal injury claims (Source: Nolo). A statute of limitation is a reasonable length of time that a plaintiff has to bring an action against a defendant. This varies based on state, and the type of incident: civil or criminal.

Pursuing a Truck Accident Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Virginia

If you or a family member was seriously injured, or if a family member was killed in a truck accident you should seek the advice and representation of a skilled and experienced Virginia truck accident law firm. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has organized a database of attorneys who focus their practice on Motor Vehicle accidents, with significant experience litigating trucking collisions.