Truck Accident | Virginia Personal Injury Blog
Do big trucks really use “black boxes” for crash data?

A lot of us have heard the term “black box,” but most aren’t sure what it really means. It actually refers to a device found on airplanes that records flight data and is difficult to destroy. In the case of a plane crash, investigators can often recover the black box and use the data to figure out what happened.
These days, a lot of semi-trucks have something similar built in — it’s called an Event Data Recorder, or EDR. Since it does the same thing as a black box, people often call it by that name. If you are injured in a truck accident, we may be able to retrieve the EDR’s data and use it to strengthen your personal injury claim.
Amazon drivers are pressured into making dangerous decisions: what can you do if you’re hurt by one?

Amazon is a huge corporation that will soon surpass Walmart as the nation’s largest retailer. While Amazon is famous for its two-day shipping and the astounding number of packages it delivers, there has been a human toll on this commercial success.
The NTSB is investigating a major Virginia truck accident in Yorktown: Here’s what you need to know

A tragic collision along Interstate 64 in York County is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB mainly investigates airline crashes, but sometimes will investigate accidents involving other types of transportation.
An NTSB investigation of a non-airline crash generally occurs when there were unusual circumstances or when the crash has implications for transportation policy.
What do tractor trailers have to do to keep you safe?

A tractor trailer weighs up to 40 tons. Even under the best circumstances, the combination of a tractor and trailer take a lot longer to stop than a car. Aircraft carriers don’t stop on a dime either. And because trucks have so much mass, collisions with cars and motorcycles are likely to cause severe injuries.
Is handling a tractor-trailer case more difficult than a car accident case?

In this interview, Virginia personal injury lawyers John Singleton and Ken Gibson discuss how a collision with a semi-truck isn’t the same as a collision with another car. So how can you get justice? Let’s hear what they have to say:
Should I be cautious around big trucks on the road?
Yes. Big trucks + little sleep = Dangerous combo.
More than 30,000 Americans lose their lives on our highways each year. 4,000 die in collisions with large commercial trucks.
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- Safety Education
GibsonSingleton launches a “Texts=Wrecks” campaign to reduce the number of people injured or killed by distracted drivers. - Annual Coat Drive
During the fall, our team works to distribute coats to people in need in our community. - Hands-on Service
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The Gibson family participates in Gloucester’s Botetourt Elementary Shuffle fundraiser.