Emotional trauma from divorce can last a long time especially if you overlook self-care. Depending on the circumstances, your split may have caused angst, guilt and sadness. Left untreated, emotional trauma can trigger mental illness. Understanding how to protect your...
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Reviewing the risks teens face on the road
Whether you are a parent who worries about your teen's safety on the road or you are a teen who drives or rides in vehicles with your friends, it is vital to go over motor vehicle accident data and risks. Every year, car crashes leave many teens with devastating...
Are there different types of custody in Virginia?
When it comes to divorce, custody decisions are among the hardest for couples to decide. This is especially true in contentious situations, during which even minor issues may require extended negotiations. Parents must make decisions in the best interest of their...
Eyewitness misidentifications put the wrong people behind bars
Different types of evidence carry different weight with judges and juries in a Virginia criminal case. Many judges and juries consider eyewitness testimony or eyewitness identifications to be some of the most convincing types of evidence that may come into play during...
What do head injuries after car crashes look like?
After getting into a car crash that resulted in a head injury, it is not uncommon for a brain injury to follow. It is important to know the signs of moderate to severe head injury so that the victim can get quick and necessary treatment. How head injuries cause brain...
Stay safe by staying away from aggressive drivers
The actions of another driver have you concerned. Speeding, abruptly changing lanes, tailgating and cutting off other drivers are obvious signs of an aggressive driver. In your mind, you think, “That’s an accident waiting to happen.” The best thing for you to do as a...
Is speeding really all that dangerous?
At one point on another, virtually all drivers have exceeded posted speed limits. After all, these limits can seem unreasonable, especially on long stretches of straight roadways. While many municipalities use speeding tickets to raise revenue, speed limits serve an...
How can you cope with your divorce?
Even amicable divorces can be tough to navigate. Along with practical concerns like asset division and child custody, most people also experience a significant emotional upheaval after splitting with their partner. In this case, knowing how to deal with your divorce...
3 causes of intersection accidents
Intersection accidents occur more often than other types of motor vehicle accidents for several reasons, even when marked by stoplights or other road signs. Markel Insurance reports that most fatal incidents of intersection crashes occur due to side-impact collisions,...
3 dangers of performing U-turns
The necessity of making a U-turn while driving may occur on occasion, especially when you are not certain of the area or pass the entrance of your destination. DriveSafeOnline notes that almost 25% of car accidents occur at intersections, with U-turns playing some...
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