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The Secret Virginia Truck Companies are Keeping About Their Drivers

Safety should be a primary concern of all truck drivers while driving their big rigs on the open roads of Virginia. With federal requirements governing truck driver training, the number of hours a trucker is allowed to drive consecutively without taking a break, and drug testing, it is clear that safety is of the utmost importance to the federal government and, in particular, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. However, Virginia truck accidents, caused by truck drivers who are under the influence of drugs, are a serious concern in the Commonwealth. Truckers who drive under the influence while maneuvering trucks weighing 80,000 lbs or more are nothing short of dangerous to the innocent men, women and children on Virginia's roads.

Truck drivers' primary objective is to make as much money as possible in as short of a time as possible. During the long and monotonous drives through Virginia's country roads, truckers are concerned with the pressures of time, fighting fatigue and staying alert while trying to make several runs. The more runs they are able to make, the larger the payoff. Therefore, in order to increase their productivity or even relieve themselves of the every day boredom, many truck drivers turn to the assistance of drugs, including stimulants such as cocaine, or other non-prescription drugs like as marijuana. The use of these illegal drugs is directly related to truck accidents in Virginia. These drugs affect the truck drivers by:

As a result, truck drivers may not slow down or stop in time. They may also swerve into other lanes and run off the road, sometimes rolling on top of other cars. A collision with an 18-wheeler can result in serious personal injuries or even death.

Trucking companies are responsible for their drivers, including providing training and conducting drug testing. However, trucking companies will also look the other way if an employee is doing the work quickly and efficiently, as money is often most important. A motor vehicle crash caused by a trucker driving under the influence of drugs may lead to criminal and civil charges, involving both the truck driver and the trucking company. Therefore, it is important to contact a Virginia truck accident attorney right away if you have been involved in a crash with a Virginia truck driver.

Norfolk truck accident attorney, Michael Weisberg, has significant experience working with clients involved in motor vehicle accidents in southeastern Virginia. If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident with a Virginia truck driver, contact Attorney Michael Weisberg toll free at (800) 690-0235 or complete the contact form at the top of this page. You may also request a copy of his free book, What You Need to Know About Getting a Fair and Reasonable Settlement, to learn more about Virginia tractor trailer accident cases.




Michael S. Weisberg, P.C.
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