A vehicle can roll or flip onto its side or roof for many reasons. An investigation may need to determine the cause of a rollover. Finding the right car accident lawyer to represent you and protect your interests is essential to discovering the truth and ultimately getting compensation for your injuries. The National Highway Traffic […]
You’ve been involved in a car accident—perhaps one with significant damage. Now, you need to prove who was at fault in order to protect yourself legally and financially. How do you prove that you weren’t the one at fault for the accident? Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Pay Attention at […]
Our highways and byways are busy places, and as such, traffic accidents happen frequently. Some traffic accidents, however, are more alarming than others. A recent collision between a GRTC Pulse bus and a truck in Richmond is one such accident that’s recently made the news. If you’ve been injured in a traffic accident that […]
Who Is Responsible for Accidents Caused by Road Defects? It should come as no surprise to learn that some Virginia roads are inherently dangerous and that they cause their fair share of accidents. An uncorrected defect could result in the agency that oversees the roadway bearing responsibility for your injuries. Other entities, like construction companies […]
The dangers of alcohol and illegal drugs like cocaine or heroin are well known, and most people would readily concede that they could impair a person’s ability to drive. But what about prescription meds? Prescription meds sound less dangerous. After all, they are legal. However, according to AAA, prescription drugs have many negative side effects, […]
Spring is here and summer is around the corner—with extra hours of daylight. The open road beckons, and with it, the lure of more driving. Unfortunately, few of us get enough sleep, and many get behind the wheel after a late night out. Most drivers push themselves despite fatigue, medication, illness, and stress. Combine a […]
In a head-on collision, the front-end of one vehicle strikes the front-end of another. In many cases, one or both of the vehicles involved is moving at a high rate of speed. That can magnify the impact of the crash, which itself can result in serious injuries or death. As in every car accident, all […]
How Well Do Car-Safety Features Work? There is no question that modern safety features on motor vehicles have made huge advancements over the last decade. With the latest safety features like upgraded airbags, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), back-up cameras and sensors, parking assist features, adaptive headlights, […]
Car Accidents and the Risk of TBI Car accidents have the potential to result in very serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries—or TBIs. In the car accident context, traumatic brain injuries often come about when the force of the impact causes the accident victim to strike his or her head on the door, ceiling (especially […]
States and localities are increasingly outlawing the use of cell phones while driving unless those phones are not in hands-free mode. Many traffic accidents result from driver error, and distracted driving, including cell-phone use, is a significant contributor. According to the Centers for Disease Control, distracted driving comes in three categories: Visual, which involves taking […]