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Burnett & Williams - Experienced Petersburg, Virginia Accident Lawyers
In nearly two decades of personal injury specialization, Burnett & Williams has achieved notable verdicts, settlements, and appellate results in cases arising from wrongful deaths, medical malpractice, tractor trailer accidents, traumatic brain injuries, defective products, serious orthopaedic injuries,
and other significant injuries. This specialization and the consequent investment in time and resources in each case have been instrumental in our ability to obtain full compensation for our clients.
How the Process Works
One of the most common questions we hear from people interested in pursuing a personal injury case is, “So, how does this whole process work?” Most people are not familiar with how legal claims work, either because they have never been involved in a legal case before or simply because the process and procedure of the law is complicated, to say the least.
We understand that it is important for you to know what to expect when you decide to pursue a personal injury case. Although no two cases are the same, we have outlined a typical case process to guide you through a typical case. We want you to understand what is happening every step of the way.
If You've Been Injured
Choosing a lawyer can be time consuming, stressful, and confusing. If you've been injured, you need compassionate, experienced legal asistance. The attorneys at Burnett & Williams have extensive experience in all types of personal injury law. Contact us for more information and a free consultation. Having difficulty traveling? We will be happy to visit you at home or meet with you in a location that is convenient for you.
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Virginians Warned to Prepare for Hurricane Earl Virginians need to prepare now for Hurricane Earl, which is forecasted to be a Category 3 or 4 hurricane as it approaches Virginia’s coast later this week.
The forecasted path for Earl has changed several times so it is important for Virginians, especially those living in the Hampton Roads region, to pay close attention to the storm. Those in Hampton Roads should review their evacuation and shelter plans. Also, people should make sure they have their emergency supplies ready.
“A small change in Earl’s forecasted path could bring a major hurricane to ...
Richmond Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust On Thursday, Aug. 19, Special Investigations detectives conducted a traffic stop on a known drug target, James A. Thomas, in the 3900 block of Hull Street.
As they approached Thomas’ car, detectives saw narcotics in plain view. After arresting him, they found the below items inside the vehicle:
one stolen handgun;
one ounce of marijuana;
75 Ecstasy pills;
30 Oxycodone pills;
two grams of heroin; and,
*$600 in cash.
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The robber is described as a dark-skinned black male with a thin goatee, approximately 5’10” to 6’ tall and weighing about 210 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, faded blue jeans, ...
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Wrongful Death
Under Virginia law, whenever a person dies because of the wrongful act of another, a claim or lawsuit may be brought to recover damages for the benefit of the deceased person's beneficiaries (usually a surviving spouse or children). Lawsuits of this type are referred to as “wrongful death actions” and they arise from many different causes, including auto accidents, medical malpractice, and the use of dangerous products. We have years of experience working on these difficult and important cases. While legal action is not something a grieving family member thinks about in the aftermath of a death, in most cases it is important that an attorney be consulted as soon as possible to avoid compromising the estate’s claim. Many of our clients report a sense of relief in having an attorney handle the legal matters for the family.
Tractor Trailer Accidents Near Petersburg Va
Although we ask the same three questions to victims of tractor trailer accidents as we do to those involved in automobile accidents, the extensive regulation of truckers by the state and federal departments of transportation add a significant layer of complexity to the proper presentation of a tractor trailer claim. Given the size and weight of most tractor trailers, the resultant injuries are frequently much more severe and the issues are often much more technical. We often consult with experienced tractor trailer drivers and accident reconstructionists to assist us in the evaluation and presentation of technically complex evidence. Have you been involved in a accident on the Richmond Beltway (I-295 and VA-288)? Serious injuries can occur that may not be immediately apparent in an auto or truck accident. If you have beeen involved in an accident on the Richmond Beltway (I-295 and VA-288) call us for a free consultation regarding a possible claim. I-95 and 195 pass directly through the Richmond area and have seen many serious accidents over the years. Tractor trailer accidents are common since I-95 is a heavily trafficed north south route. Many accidents also occur on Richmond Avenue.
Jim Williams joined Burnett & Williams in 2006 and operates out of Midlothian and Hopewell, Virginia. Jim has extensive legal experience, both as a plaintiff and defense attorney. His experience as a trial attorney with a large insurance company gives him tremendous expertise in the complexities of Virginia insurance law, which is perhaps the most difficult area of law encountered by personal injury lawyers. Jim began his legal career with a prestigious assignment as a law clerk to a federal trial judge in Roanoke,Virginia. Since then he has had many notable victories, including the leading Virginia Supreme Court decision concerning the admissibility of scientific evidence and a notable decision concerning the law of negligence per se.
Jim is a licensed pilot and lives with his five children in Midlothian, Virginia.
Were you involved in an accident or crash in the Richmond VA 23219 Area? Burnett & Williams can help. Our experienced staff can assist you in understanding your rights. Accidents on I-95 and other Richmond Highways can have tragic consequences. Contact us today. We can help you with insurance claims and representation.
An Effective – but Controversial – Deterrent
Many of us are familiar with the most common speed deterrents, such as a
strategically placed police officer with a radar gun. The problem with this approach is that
it is fairly random, and only a small percentage of speeders are ticketed.
Technology called photo radar had been used with considerable success for more
than 20 years in several countries, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Greece,
Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and Taiwan. With this
technology, cameras placed in undisclosed locations take photos of speeding vehicles as they
pass by. Law enforcement is then provided with photographs along with dates, times,
places, and vehicle speeds.
Despite these impressive statistics, photo radar has not yet caught on in America.
There’s stiff resistance because many Americans believe the cameras represent an invasion
of privacy. In Virginia, however, where photo radar is employed, more than 50 percent of
motorists support the technology, and 54 percent of all motorists surveyed in a 2004 IIHS
report favored this approach to curbing speeding.
It’s Up to You and Me
Whether the deterrent to speeding is hitech photo radar or simply a police car
hiding in the bushes, the best measure is selfimposed: choosing to drive responsibly. Don’t
get caught up in the “everyone else is doing it” mentality. We have a duty to ourselves, our
family, our friends, and to society to drive within the limits of the law. So the next time a
glance at your speedometer startles you, ease off the gas. This nugget of common sense
will make you even safer and smarter.
For more tips Car Crash Facts from http://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov
More than 6.1 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes occurred in the United States in 2005. Almost one-third of these crashes resulted in an injury, with less than 1 percent of total crashes (39,189) resulting in a death. [Crashes : 2005]
The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (21.5 percent) was nearly 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (5.8 percent) and nearly 17 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.3 percent). [Vehicles : 2007]
Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 2007. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 2007]
Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates in fatal crashes (33.7 percent) and in injury crashes (10.2 percent). Large trucks, pickups, and utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates in property-damage-only crashes (2.2 percent). [Vehicles : 2007]
Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 3 percent of the vehicles involved in injury crashes and 5 percent of the vehicles involved in property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,584 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 74 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 2007]
Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (25.2 percent), and large trucks in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (3.5 percent). [Vehicles : 2007]
More than 94 percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2005 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 2005
Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 3 percent of the vehicles involved in injury crashes and 5 percent of the vehicles involved in property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,932 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 74 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 2005]
The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (21.1 percent) was 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (5.3 percent) and 16 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.3 percent). [Vehicles : 2005]
Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates in fatal crashes (35.4 percent) and in property-damage-only crashes (2.6 percent). Large trucks experienced the highest rollover rate in injury crashes (9.9 percent). [Vehicles : 2005]
Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 2005. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 2005]
Personal Injury Lawyers - Specialists in Auto & Truck Accident Cases P.O. Box 3552 Winchester, VA 22604
Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes, turning left for injury crashes, and stopped in traffic lane for property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2005]
Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (26.0 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2.2 percent). [Vehicles : 2005]
Nearly 95 percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2004 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 2004
Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 3 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and 4 percent of the vehicles involved in property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,862 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 74 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 2004]
The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (20.5 percent) was 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (5.0 percent) and 16 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.3 percent). [Vehicles : 2004
Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 36.2 percent in fatal crashes, 9.6 percent in injury crashes, and 2.4 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2004]
Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 2004. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in nearly 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 2004]
Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes, turning left for injury crashes, and stopped in traffic lane for property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2004]
Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (26.4 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2.2 percent). [Vehicles : 2004]
Nearly 95 percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2003 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 2003]
Personal Injury Lawyers - Specialists in Auto & Truck Accident Cases P.O. Box 3552 Winchester, VA 22604
Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 3 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and 5 percent of the vehicles involved in property-damageonly crashes. Of the 4,669 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 75 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 2003]
The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (20.0 percent) was 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (4.9 percent) and 15 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.3 percent). [Vehicles : 2003]
Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 35.7 percent in fatal crashes, 10.3 percent in injury crashes, and 2.8 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2003]
Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 2003. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in nearly 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 2003]
Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes, turning left for injury crashes, and stopped in traffic lane for property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2003]
Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (24.6 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2.1 percent). [Vehicles : 2003]
The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (19.1 percent) was nearly 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (4.9 percent) and nearly 14 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.4 percent). [Vehicles : 2000]
Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 36.3 percent in fatal crashes, 12.1 percent in injury crashes, and 2.9 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2000]
Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (27.3 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2.9 percent). [Vehicles : 2000]
Ninety-four percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 1999 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 1999]
Were you involved in an accident or crash in the Richmond Virginia Area? Burnett & Williams can help. Our experienced staff can assist you in understanding your rights. Accidents on I-81 can have tragic consequences. Contact us today.
* More than 94 percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2005 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 2005]
* Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 3 percent of the vehicles involved in injury crashes and 5 percent of the vehicles involved in property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,932 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 74 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 2005]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (21.1 percent) was 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (5.3 percent) and 16 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.3 percent). [Vehicles : 2005]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates in fatal crashes (35.4 percent) and in property-damage-only crashes (2.6 percent). Large trucks experienced the highest rollover rate in injury crashes (9.9 percent). [Vehicles : 2005]
* Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 2005. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 2005]
* Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes, turning left for injury crashes, and stopped in traffic lane for property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2005]
* Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (26.0 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2.2 percent). [Vehicles : 2005]
* Nearly 95 percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2004 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 2004]
* Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 3 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and 4 percent of the vehicles involved in property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,862 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 74 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 2004]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (20.5 percent) was 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (5.0 percent) and 16 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.3 percent). [Vehicles : 2004]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 36.2 percent in fatal crashes, 9.6 percent in injury crashes, and 2.4 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2004]
* Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 2004. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in nearly 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 2004]
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* Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes, turning left for injury crashes, and stopped in traffic lane for property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2004]
* Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (26.4 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2.2 percent). [Vehicles : 2004]
* Nearly 95 percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2003 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 2003]
* Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 3 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and 5 percent of the vehicles involved in property-damageonly crashes. Of the 4,669 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 75 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 2003]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (20.0 percent) was 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (4.9 percent) and 15 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.3 percent). [Vehicles : 2003]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 35.7 percent in fatal crashes, 10.3 percent in injury crashes, and 2.8 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2003]
* Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 2003. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in nearly 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 2003]
* Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes, turning left for injury crashes, and stopped in traffic lane for property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2003]
* Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (24.6 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2.1 percent). [Vehicles : 2003]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (19.1 percent) was nearly 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (4.9 percent) and nearly 14 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.4 percent). [Vehicles : 2000]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 36.3 percent in fatal crashes, 12.1 percent in injury crashes, and 2.9 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 2000]
* Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (27.3 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2.9 percent). [Vehicles : 2000]
* Ninety-four percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 1999 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 1999]
* Large trucks accounted for 9 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 4 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,898 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 76 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 1999]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (19.7 percent) was more than 4 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (4.7 percent) and more than 16 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.2 percent). [Vehicles : 1999]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 37.8 percent in fatal crashes, 10.0 percent in injury crashes, and 2.5 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1999]
* Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 1999. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in nearly 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 1999]
* Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes, turning left for injury crashes, and stopped in traffic lane for property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1999]
* Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (26.7 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2.8 percent). [Vehicles : 1999]
* Ninety-five percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 1998 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 1998]
* Large trucks accounted for 9 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 4 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,935 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 76 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 1998]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (18.8 percent) was almost 5 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (4.1 percent) and nearly 16 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.2 percent). [Vehicles : 1998]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 36.0 percent in fatal crashes, 10.5 percent in injury crashes, and 2.5 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1998]
* Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 1998. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in nearly 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 1998]
* Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. [Vehicles : 1998]
* Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (30.1 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (0.4 percent). [Vehicles : 1998]
* Ninety-five percent of the 12 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 1997 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 1997]
* Large trucks accounted for 9 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 4 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,871 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 76 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 1997]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (18.3 percent) was almost 5 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (3.9 percent) and 14 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.3 percent). [Vehicles : 1997]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 36 percent in fatal crashes, 9 percent in injury crashes, and 3 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1997]
* Fires occurred in 0.1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 1997. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in nearly 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 1997]
* Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes and turning left for injury and property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1997]
* Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (27.5 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (1.4 percent). [Vehicles : 1997]
* Ninety-six percent of the 12 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 1996 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 1996]
* Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 3 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,740 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 75 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 1996]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (18.3 percent) was almost 5 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (4.0 percent) and 15 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.2 percent). [Vehicles : 1996]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 37.0 percent in fatal crashes, 8.7 percent in injury crashes, and 3.0 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1996]
* Fires occurred in less than 1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 1996. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in nearly 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 1996]
* Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes and turning left for injury and property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1996]
* Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (26.8 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (1.6 percent). [Vehicles : 1996]
* Ninety-six percent of the 12 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 1995 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 1995]
* Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 3 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4.453 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 74 percent were combination trucks. [Vehicles : 1995]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (18.2 percent) was almost 5 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (3.8 percent) and almost 17 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.1 percent). [Vehicles : 1995]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 36.3 percent in fatal crashes, 9.5 percent in injury crashes, and 2.4 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1995]
* Fires occurred in less than 1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 1995. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 1995]
* Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes, turning left for injury crashes, and stopped in traffic for property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1995]
* Motorcycles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (27 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2 percent). [Vehicles : 1995]
* Ninety-five percent of the 11 million vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 1994 were passenger cars or light trucks. [Vehicles : 1994]
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* Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 4 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4.615 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 70 percent were truck tractors. [Vehicles : 1994]
* The proportion of vehicles that rolled over in fatal crashes (18.0 percent) was almost 5 times as high as the proportion in injury crashes (3.7 percent) and 15 times as high as the proportion in property-damage-only crashes (1.2 percent). [Vehicles : 1994]
* Compared with other vehicle types, utility vehicles experienced the highest rollover rates: 36.9 percent in fatal crashes, 8.3 percent in injury crashes, and 2.6 percent in property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1994]
* Fires occurred in less than 1 percent of the vehicles involved in all traffic crashes in 1994. For fatal crashes, however, fires occurred in 3 percent of the vehicles involved. [Vehicles : 1994]
* Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single- and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash. The next most common vehicle maneuver differed by crash severity: negotiating a curve for fatal crashes, turning left for injury crashes, and stopped in traffic for property-damage-only crashes. [Vehicles : 1994]
* Motorcyles in fatal crashes had the highest proportion of collisions with fixed objects (27 percent), and buses in fatal crashes had the lowest proportion (2 percent). [Vehicles : 1994]
The effects of semi truck driver age and gender and the presence of passengers on collisions with other vehicles.
Bunn TL, Yu L, Slavova S, Bathke A.
Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, University of Kentucky, 333 Waller Avenue, Lexington, KY 40504, USA. tlbunn2@uky.edu
OBJECTIVE: A retrospective population-based case control study was conducted to determine whether semi truck driver age and gender and the presence of passengers affect the likelihood that a semi truck driver will be at fault in a semi truck collision (STC) with another vehicle. METHODS: Cases were identified as semi truck drivers in at-fault STCs with other vehicles and controls were semi truck drivers in not-at-fault STCs with other vehicles, using the Kentucky Collision Report Analysis for Safer Highways (CRASH) electronic database from 2000-2006. Multiple logistic regression was performed. RESULTS: The results from the final multiple logistic regression show that solo semi truck drivers, aged 65 and over, were the age group at highest risk for at-fault STCs with other vehicles. However, the presence of passengers in the semi truck had a protective effect for semi truck drivers aged 65 and older. When controlling for all other variables in the model, female semi truck drivers were at higher risk than male drivers, and curvy and graded/hillcrest roads increased the odds that the semi truck driver would be at fault in an STC with another vehicle. Daytime driving and driving on roads with low posted speed limits (35 mph and less) were associated with a higher probability of being at fault in an STC with another vehicle. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study have the potential to inform public policy in regard to the presence of passengers and their positive protective effect on older (aged 65 and older) semi truck drivers, particularly in long-distance driving performed by solo semi truck drivers vs. team semi truck drivers.
