Truck Accident Attorneys in Virginia

When the I-81 highway corridor was built 50 years ago, experts and engineers designed its four lanes to accommodate 15 percent truck traffic. Today, according to the Virginia Transportation Research Council, tractor-trailers make up 40 percent of the traffic on the 325 miles of I-81 that pass through the Old Dominion State. During a recent calendar year that saw 3,000 fatal accidents involving trucks nationwide, 22 of those accidents occurred on I-81. Additionally, of all fatal accidents on I-81, 34 percent involve at least one tractor-trailer.

While any traffic accident may lead to serious injuries, accidents involving tractor-trailers do so more frequently. Commercial trucks are far more massive than passenger vehicles, usually weighing well over 10,000 pounds. Tractor-trailer collisions subject passenger cars to much greater forces than conventional accidents, and the severity of injuries suffered by people in those cars rises proportionately.

If you or a loved one suffers an injury in a trucking accident in the Shenandoah or elsewhere in Virginia, contact the Harrisonburg, Staunton and Lexington truck accident lawyers at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC immediately.

Major traumas suffered in truck accidents

Tractor-trailer accidents cause a variety of injuries, but some are far more common than are others.

Whiplash

When the head snaps back and forth quickly upon impact, the victim can suffer whiplash. This can lead to painful, long-term spinal issues and headaches.

Spinal cord damage

Take any back pain that follows a tractor-trailer accident very, very seriously. It may indicate injury to the spinal cord, such as a damaged disc or pinched nerve. Injuries of this nature often worsen over time, leading to greater pain, discomfort, and possible paralysis.

Fractured bones

Broken bones are painful enough when they heal properly. Many times they do not, leading to surgery, stabilization pins, and lengthy physical therapy.

Do not delay

Prompt action is essential for anyone involved in a lawsuit stemming from a tractor-trailer accident. The sooner you retain an experienced truck accident law firm, the faster those attorneys can secure the evidence essential to your case, such as the following:

• Skid and yaw marks
• Accident debris
• Impact marks
• Oil, gas, and radiator fluid stains
• Driver logs
• Alcohol and drug tests
• Eyewitness testimony

Reputable trucking accident attorneys in Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Lexington, Virginia

The skilled Lexington, Staunton and Harrisonburg truck accident lawyers at Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver, PLC can help you with a truck accident, personal injury, or any other legal issue in the Rockingham County and Augusta County areas of Virginia. To discuss your specific concerns, contact us via our online form or call one of our convenient locations:

• Harrisonburg (Rockingham County): 540-434-0316
• Staunton (Augusta County): 540-885-0199
• Lexington (Rockbridge County): 540-463-3691