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 […]
Driving on the highway or through intersections requires attention to not only obeying traffic laws but also remaining aware of other drivers around you. In 2017, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reported a total of 127,375 crashes, with 65,306 resulting in injury and 843 resulting in death. Should you or a loved one […]
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, […]
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, […]
Winter Weather Car Accidents It is undisputed that winter weather in the Richmond, Virginia area can have a significant adverse impact on roadway conditions. Snow, ice, and freezing rain can impair roadway visibility, reduce traction, affect stability, and impact overall traffic conditions. All of these significantly increase the chances of a car accident while driving. […]
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 […]
Careful driving requires that drivers keep their full attention on the road while driving. However, this happens far less often than it should. Today, many drivers engage in some distracting behavior another that diverts the driver’s attention from the road. Distracted drivers are more likely to cause an accident, and the number of accidents has […]
A Rear-End Collision Can Leave You With Serious Injuries Many people associate rear-end collisions with fender benders and minor damages. Rear-end collisions, however, can—and often do—lead to serious, long-lasting injuries. Always take such accidents seriously, because injuries caused by rear-end accidents can seem like nothing at first, then progressively worsen with time. Rear-End Collisions A […]