What should you know about truck accidents in Virginia?
I-81 through the Shenandoah Valley is one of the busiest truck routes on the East Coast, and the Port of Virginia sends container trucks onto I-64 and I-664 in Hampton Roads. I-95 between Richmond and Washington carries heavy freight in near-constant congestion.
Virginia tip: Ask for the truck's logs, dashcam and black-box data to be preserved before they are overwritten.
Who may be responsible for a truck accident in Virginia?
Liability in a truck crash can extend beyond the driver to the companies behind the truck. In Virginia, that can include the truck driver, the trucking company (motor carrier), the cargo shipper or loader — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Virginia's contributory negligence rule, an insurer may try to deny a truck accident claim by pointing to even a small mistake on your part. Read Virginia car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a truck accident claim in Virginia?
Generally two years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the truck accident. Claims involving Virginia cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.