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Norfolk Truck Accident Attorney Reveals Inexperience of Truckers

Truck drivers operating large 18-wheelers are responsible not only for the delivery of cargo that they carry, but they are also responsible for ensuring the safety of others on the road. Sadly, many Virginia truck accidents occur when a car or SUV collides with a large semi-truck, resulting in the death of the driver or passenger of the car or SUV.

Untrained and inexperienced truck drivers are responsible for motor vehicle crashes resulting in thousands of fatalities and tens of thousands of personal injuries throughout the United States. If a truck driver does not receive the proper training and education, he or she will not have the required knowledge to safely operate an 80,000 pound vehicle. Given the number of truck accidents in Norfolk and throughout Virginia, this is a significant issue.

The United States Department of Transportation has strict rules for truck driver training, including knowledge and skills tests; truck drivers require specialized training in order to be considered "qualified." Truck drivers are required to have their commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to operate large 18-wheelers on the roads throughout Virginia. However, not all trucking companies take the time to educate and train the drivers. They often cut corners to get drivers on the road faster so that they can make money.

Virginia truck accidents occur because untrained and inexperienced drivers lack the use of proper judgment and do not know how to:

When a collision with a truck occurs, a Norfolk truck accident attorney will request and review documentation pertaining to the truck driver's training. An untrained or inexperienced driver could cause both the trucker and the trucking company to be held liable for the accident.

If you or a loved one has been in wreck with a Virginia truck driver, contact a Norfolk truck accident attorney for immediate assistance. Attorney Michael Weisberg has been representing clients involved in motor vehicle accidents in southeastern Virginia, in the greater Norfolk and Portsmouth areas, for several decades. Contact Michael Weisberg toll free at (800) 690-0235 to speak with a Norfolk truck accident lawyer immediately about your case. You may also request a copy of Michael Weisberg's free book, What You Need to Know About Getting a Fair and Reasonable Settlement. Attorney Michael Weisberg has experience and knowledge and is here to help you.




Michael S. Weisberg, P.C.
112 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-7740
Fax: (757) 533-9223
Toll Free: (800) 690-0235
Email: info@weislaw.com
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