Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents in Virginia and throughout the U.S., but evidence of the dangerous practice can be elusive. When distracted driving leads to a motor vehicle accident injury, the plaintiff's attorneys are tasked with the job of...
The Virginia Department of Transportation encourages motorists to prepare for winter road travel. Snowy, icy and plain old wet weather increases the risk for serious auto accident injuries. Review these tips from the agency to drive safely as temperatures drop this...
Previous posts on this blog touched upon the fact that speeding motorists present a greater risk for causing car accidents involving you and others in Virginia. If one driving a traditional vehicle at excessive speeds can pose such a danger, you can imagine how much...
Virginia drivers like you share the road with plenty of other vehicles. You see everyone from bicyclists to motorcycles, all the way up to big rigs. But the big rigs are the vehicles that pose the biggest threat. On top of that, many truckers you pass might also...
Virginia drivers like you deserve a safe road, free of as many obstacles and dangers as possible. To achieve this, all drivers should abide by the rules of the road and engage in safe driving behaviors. But drowsy driving is risky driving behavior that many people...
Any bicyclist who rides near traffic faces the possibility of an accident. However, young bicyclists are sometimes especially likely to become involved in a bicycle accident for various reasons. Whether you are a young bicyclist or you are worried about your child's...
As with any large vehicle, trucks can easily be the source of many accidents, especially for a car or motorcycle. Creating good habits for yourself, as well as staying aware of the traffic around you, may help you to share the road with trucks and avoid unexpected...
The trucking industry moves approximately 70% of all freight in the United States. It transports everything from medical and building supplies to produce and apparel. Depending on the trailer's height, a small or compact car could crash into the back or slide...
When the weather is warm, a parked car can quickly become dangerous to infants who may have been left inside. Indeed, it can become lethal, as many children die every year from heat exposure after being trapped in their car seats. In this post, we’ll discuss a couple...
Beginning on New Year’s Day 2021, driving in Virginia while holding a cellphone or other personal communication device will be against the law. The General Assembly passed the new law earlier this year and Governor Northam signed it last month. In this post, we will...
