Commercial trucks outweigh standard passenger vehicles, and for this reason, you run a high risk of suffering an injury or fatality if a truck strikes your vehicle. The chances of this happening increase quite a bit if the truck driver behind the wheel is also under...
As an injured party in an alcohol-related accident, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages incurred. While the at-fault driver's insurance company will likely try to get you to accept a settlement, that amount may not be enough to cover your losses. Not...
Being aware of your surroundings when you are behind the wheel is important. This includes being able to spot drivers who may be potentially intoxicated with either drugs or alcohol. Of course, you should never try to take action against an intoxicated driver on your...
Those people who drive on Virginia's roads and highways assume an inherent risk whenever they get behind the wheel. Yet few likely give this risk a second thought due to the assumption that most others on the road with them also take the necessary steps to see to...
Sometimes devastating truck accidents happen because of a problem with the truck tires. Since trucks travel great distances, there are plenty of chances to develop defects and damage that can cause a truck at a crucial moment to veer out of control and strike one or...
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...
After receiving a brain injury, you deal with many side effects. Some last hours or days. Others may stretch on for weeks or months. In severe cases, a particular effect can last years or a lifetime. Where do memory issues fall on this spectrum? How does a brain...
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...
During this summer, politicians in Virginia passed new legislation to enforce a cellphone ban for drivers across the state. However, this law is now finally effective on January 1, 2021. The law hopes to fight distracted driving by prohibiting anyone from holding a...
