Virginia is a diverse state with a mix of urban centers, suburban neighborhoods, and rural highways. Cities like Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach see heavy traffic every day, making roadways particularly busy and increasing the risk of truck accidents. Understanding these local conditions allows Emroch & Kilduff to provide guidance tailored to the region.

Trucks in Virginia can be massive—up to 70 feet long and weighing nearly 80,000 pounds. That’s more than enough to severely damage or crush a car in seconds if a driver makes a mistake. Busy highways in metropolitan areas can turn minor errors into serious injuries or even fatalities.

Truck drivers play a critical role in moving cargo across the state, but not all follow safety rules. Some push to meet deadlines, exceeding allowed driving hours or skipping maintenance checks. Thankfully, Virginia truck accident attorneys at Emroch & Kilduff have been fighting for victims since 1970, obtaining significant settlements and verdicts in truck and personal injury cases.

How We Help Truck Accident Victims in Virginia

Here are the ways we help out victims of truck accidents in Virginia and beyond:

Fighting the Insurance Companies

Insurance companies often prioritize profits over accident victims after a truck crash. They care about their profits. They might offer a quick settlement that looks okay at first, but doesn’t cover all your bills, like long-term medical care, lost income, or the pain you’re dealing with every day.

We don’t let them get away with that. We review every detail of your case—including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering—and reject any low settlement offers. We negotiate hard to make sure you get what you really deserve.

Getting Evidence Fast Before It Disappears

Trucking companies often act quickly after a crash, sending investigators to secure the truck’s black box, driver logs, and sometimes repairing the truck before independent review.

If you wait, that evidence is gone. What we do is step in immediately. We file preservation letters that legally force them to keep records.

We collect dashcam videos, GPS data, maintenance logs, and even cell phone records to see if the driver was texting. This ensures critical evidence is preserved.

Following the Money Trail

Trucking companies may have multiple insurance policies, which can make coverage appear limited, even though higher policies exist.

We know how to dig into insurance coverage, company ownership records, and financial filings to uncover all the money that should be available. That way, you’re not stuck with just a fraction of what you need.

Avoiding Deadlines

In Virginia, the statute of limitations for personal injury is two years. For property damage, it’s five years, and for wrongful death, it’s two years from the death date. Although these timelines may seem sufficient, delays can jeopardize your claim.

Summary 

• We’ve fought for victims in Virginia since 1970.
• Our attorneys have won major settlements, including $750,000 and $540,000 in truck accident
• We act fast so trucking companies can’t hide or destroy evidence.
• We identify and pursue every potentially liable party, not just the driver.