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Springfield Virginia Motor Vehicle Accidents Blog
Top causes of rear-end accidents
Imagine that you're sitting at a stoplight in Virginia. It's dark out and slightly raining. You glance in the mirror. Suddenly, you notice that the headlights splashed over the interior of your car are getting brighter at a frightening rate. It's hard to see, but the...
Don’t downplay the impact of a broken bone after a car wreck
Trying to put a brave face on a difficult situation is an admirable trait in many circumstances. In the wake of a car crash, for example, instead of opining on your bad luck for suffering an injury, you could accept what happened with good grace and feel grateful that...
Misconceptions that people have about personal injuries
A car accident is something that happens quickly, often without any warning at all, and yet it is critical that you know how to respond to it immediately. This prompt response can save lives and reduce injuries. For instance, knowing that it's wise to call the...
Sleep apnea a dangerous condition for truckers to have
Many truckers in Virginia and across the U.S. suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. With OSA, the throat muscles and mouth palate relax and collapse during sleep, blocking the airway for 5 to 10 seconds at a time and thus interrupting one's sleep. These interruptions...
CVSA International Roadcheck set for May 5 to 7
Truckers in Virginia are no doubt familiar with the International Roadcheck, an annual 72-hour inspection spree of commercial motor vehicles. During this period of increased enforcement, inspectors stop trucks at random and typically have them undergo the 37-point...
IIHS calls for better rear-seat safety
Virginia motorists are probably aware of the various safety features that protect front-seat car occupants in the event of a crash. One has not only airbags but also crash tensioners, which tighten seat belts upon impact, and force limiters, which can reduce force and...
Red light cameras can help keep drivers safe
Virginia motorists typically understand that a yellow light is a signal to slow down. However, some drivers may attempt to go through an intersection before the light turns red. In some U.S. jurisdictions, a traffic camera may take a picture of any vehicles that...
Interlocks save lives, but rolling tests can be dangerous
Virginia motorists who are convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol must have ignition interlock devices fitted in their vehicles. An IID prevents the vehicle it is fitted to from starting when alcohol is detected in a breath sample provided by the...
AASM survey: 45% of U.S. adults have driven drowsy
It's likely that many Virginia residents have driven drowsy at least once in recent days. In a Sleep Prioritization Survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 45% of the 2,003 U.S. adults involved admitted that they have had to struggle to stay awake while on...
Many drivers fail to use advanced safety tech properly
Advanced safety technologies are supposed to make cars safer in Virginia and across the U.S. However, according to a new study, these systems are placing some drivers at additional risk. The study, which was conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, found...
