Pretty much everyone is aware of the dangers of drunk driving. Society has made it a societal focus for decades now. Stricter laws, heightened enforcement and other measures, such as devices that make it impossible for drivers with a certain blood alcohol content to start their car, have dramatically reduced deaths and accidents related to […]
Most automobile accidents involve two or more vehicles. This is, however, not always the case. Single-car accidents are more common than most Americans would believe. In fact, a recent report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that, in 2016, single-vehicle accidents accounted for nearly 55 percent of nationwide motor vehicle deaths. […]
Although manufacturers are making the safest vehicles to date, drivers continue to make roads dangerous. Today, drivers are more and more distracted as they drive. This diverts the driver’s attention from the road and makes it more likely to cause an accident. Distracted driving has increased the number of accidents. What Is Distracted Driving? Electronic […]
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 […]
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. […]
When you’re involved in a car accident it might seem like time stops for a moment, and your mind goes blank. Protecting yourself and the passengers in the car from injury will probably be the first thing that you are thinking about. After the initial scare is over, it is time to assess the damage […]
This year, a number of bills were introduced by Virginia legislators that were aimed at cutting down on the number of distracted driving accidents occurring across the state. As many as 175 people lost their lives in traffic accidents caused by distracted driving last year alone and over 14,700 sustained injuries. Distractions are usually categorized […]