Motor Vehicle Accidents

Drivers face many dangers any time they hit the road. There are numerous sources of risk, and a driver could even end up engaging in risky behavior without realizing it. Distracted driving behaviors often rank at the top of this danger list. Among these dangers,...

A defensive driver is a driver who is proactive in considering their safety and the safety of others. It is more than simply reacting to other drivers. Defensive driving is about planning for risks and doing what you can to avoid them. 1. Plan ahead Look up directions...

While dealing with rushed schedules and endless back-ups on the road can be irritating, letting it affect your driving only puts you and others at risk for an accident. Road rage is a dangerous phenomenon where a driver tries to run another person off the road or...

As the weather continues to heat up, we will likely see more and more motorcycle traffic around our Virginia roads. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders tend to suffer the most catastrophic injuries in any type of collision. Whether it is amputation, spinal cord trauma or...

One clear trend that is unlikely to change is that accidents between trucks and passenger vehicles result in more deaths to the occupants of the smaller vehicle. With trucks weighing many times more than other vehicles, cars bear the brunt of the damage. The higher...

Very soon after a car collision, the accident scene quickly becomes flooded with first responders and others coming to assist. Road crews remove vehicle debris off of the streets and tow trucks haul the damaged cars away. Before this all happens, snapping photographs...

Few people in Virginia may argue that car accidents are not typically just that: accidents. There often is no actual intent to cause harm on the part of anyone involved. At the same time, however,  it may go without saying that liability for such an incident lies with...

If you enjoy walking for exercise or need to walk to work, it is crucial to watch out for hazards on the road. There are a lot of different reasons why pedestrian accidents take place, such as drivers losing control due to icy roads, alcohol and poor visibility....

In terms of one's physical well-being and finances, motorcycle accidents are often disastrous. However, there are many other ways in which victims suffer. For example, if you were recently involved in a motorcycle crash, you likely have other challenges to confront,...

Some people wrongly assume that they can multitask well. The truth is that your brain has difficulty performing two things at once. In the car, if you multitask, you may have limited reaction time. You may miss events and obstacles outside of your vehicle. Workers who...