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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.
Settlement of Mesothelioma Lawsuit Awards $7.5 Million to California Man from Six Companies A California construction worker who developed a highly aggressive form of cancer after exposure to asbestos has received $7.5 million in settlement of legal claims against six companies that manufactured or distributed asbestos-cement pipe, the law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, PC, today announced (docket number 153777, Butte County Superior Court, Chico, Calif.). The man, 57, [...]
Euro Asia Imports Recalls Bicycle Handlebars The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Bicycle Handlebars Units: About 2,000 [...]
Violation of Lead Paint Standard Forces Recall of Mexican Wrestling Action Figures The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Super Luchamania Action Figures Units: About 7,000 packs [...]
Hewlett-Packard Agrees to $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Immediately Report Lithium-Ion Battery Packs The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), of Palo Alto, Calif., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $425,000. The settlement agreement (pdf) has been provisionally accepted by the Commission (3-1). The settlement resolves staff allegations that HP knowingly failed to report immediately to CPSC, as required by federal law, that certain [...]
Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and [...]
CPSC Posts Recall to Web Site The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that the following voluntary recall alert was posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. Company Name Product Name Quantity Hazard Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. Amia desk chairs About 11,000 The pivot pins installed in the control mechanism under [...]
New Law Would Require Drug Makers to Disclose Fees to Doctors According to a January 17, 2012 article published in the New York Times, under the new health care law, if a company has just one product covered by Medicare or Medicaid, it will have to report all payments made to doctors other than its own employees. The payment information will be posted by the federal [...]
Top AAA State Legislative Safety Priorities Shifted Towards Distracted Driving and Teen Driver Safety in 2012 Recent public attention to distracted driving will likely spur additional legislative activity as states convene their 2012 sessions, according to AAA. Laws that ban texting while driving and that improve teen driver safety again top AAA’s nationwide legislative agenda to improve highway safety. “Last month’s NTSB recommendation will lead state legislatures to consider a range [...]
Serial Bank Robbers Plead Guilty to Multiple Charges RICHMOND, VA—Derek Lamar Tompkins, Age 36, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a bank robbery. His codefendant, David Darnell Lowery, Age 37, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, pleaded guilty to the same charges on November 28, 2011, and codefendant [...]
19th Annual James River Parade of Lights at Henricus Historical Park CHESTER, Va., Nov. 21, 2011 – The 19th Annual James River Parade of Lights, sponsored by the regional James River Advisory Council, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10. A treasured holiday tradition, the parade features boats decorated with holiday lights and attracts thousands of Richmond-area residents each year. In conjunction with the parade, the [...]
Police Seek Suspect in Keswick Court Shooting Police are searching for a suspect who shot a man in the 3900 block of Keswick Court on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Police responded to the area of Keswick Garden Apartments at about 10 p.m. on Wednesday and found a man who had been shot. The victim, 22, had sought help from a nearby apartment resident, [...]
Petersburg Store Owner Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Goods Belal Amin Alsaidi, 30, of Buffalo, N.Y., pleaded guilty today to trafficking in counterfeit goods, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride for the Eastern District of Virginia. Alsaidi pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge M. Hannah Lauck in Richmond, Va., to one [...]
Townhouse on Brimley Place Damaged by Kitchen Fire The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded Saturday, Nov. 5, at 9:30 a.m. to 4703 Brimley Place for a townhouse fire. Fire crews arrived to find smoke showing from the front of the home and located the fire in the kitchen. It took crews approximately 20 minutes to bring the fire [...]
Police Arrest Suspect in Oct. 2nd Double Shooting Police have arrested a man in connection with the Oct. 2 shooting of two men in the 2400 block of Alfalfa Lane. Police responded to Alfalfa Lane at about 6:40 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, and found a man with a gunshot wound to the chest. Another male victim, who had an apparent gunshot wound [...]
Forestry Department Warns Seniors of Timber Scam RICHMOND—The Virginia Department of Forestry has received reports of a man who, posing as a representative of that agency, has approached older landowners about buying the timber on their property. “We have an individual who has been contacting landowners in Goochland and Fluvanna counties, telling them that ‘Forestry’ has asked him to contact them regarding [...]
Chesterfield Police Arrest Homicide Suspect Police have arrested a man in connection with the Oct. 18 murder of Peter J. Ambrister. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Ambrister’s body was found in a taxi cab in a vacant lot behind the 4800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway near Walmsley Boulevard. Ambrister, 49, was a driver for Boulevard Cab Co. in Petersburg. Chesterfield [...]
Richmond Area Business Snagajob Named No. 1 Small Company to Work For in America Governor Bob McDonnell joined managers and employees at Henrico-based Snagajob, a leading provider of hourly workforce solutions, to celebrate the company being named the No. 1 small company to work for in America on the Great Place to Work annual ranking released today. Snagajob has been named a Top-10 Best Small Company to Work for [...]
Virginia Expands Agriculture Quarantine in Richmond Area Today the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced the expansion of the current Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD) temporary quarantine, effective October 14, 2011. In addition to Chesterfield and Henrico counties and the City of Richmond, which were previously quarantined by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Matt Lohr, the quarantine area [...]
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.
