At some point, you likely find yourself walking alongside the road. Even if you only walk for a very short distance, you could become involved in a pedestrian accident. Moreover, many people walk long distances on a regular basis, such as those who enjoy getting...
Year: 2021
How can you push through PTSD related to your accident?
The moment of sheer panic when you realize you cannot avoid an automobile collision can replay in your head repeatedly even months after your accident. Debilitating anxiety, fear of getting into a vehicle and unexpected triggers may prevent you from driving for quite...
Do my workers’ comp benefits cover auto accidents?
If you sustain injuries in an auto accident while at work or carrying out work-related business, you may be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. A sticking point, however, could be the definition of "work-related." If you have an accident during your...
Is this a traumatic brain injury?
Identifying potentially risky injuries is one of the first steps all capable parties should take after a crash. Though other steps are also important, it is possible for any passenger to have an injury serious enough to need immediate medical attention. Traumatic...
Did you know your car has a little black box?
When a plane crashes, the National Transportation Safety Board looks for the little black box, painted bright orange or yellow. The NTSB uses the flight data recorder to investigate how and why the accident happened. Just like planes, cars have their little black...
3 pieces of evidence to get after a car accident
If you have been in an accident, you know the frustration of dealing with insurance companies, law enforcement and other people involved. Evidence plays a vital role in getting the money you need to replace your car or pay for medical bills. What pieces of evidence...
Taking steps that may help avoid a critical crash
Accidents involving commercial trucks on Virginia roadways often have life-altering consequences. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, large trucks account for only 5% of the registered vehicles on the roads, but 22% of passenger vehicle occupant...
Study: Roadways that make you feel safe can actually make you less safe
Like most people, you probably feel differently about driving on busy Springfield and northern Virginia streets than you do when driving in rural parts of the state. Congested urban streets, highways and interstates tend to intensify drivers’ concentration on speed,...
3 most common types of motorcycle accident injuries
Even while riding safely and being aware of surroundings, the most cautious rider can lay down the bike or have an accident with another vehicle causing serious or life-threatening injuries. In a 2020 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...
What should you know about crush injuries?
Crush injuries often do not get as much press attention as other forms of catastrophic injury, such as electrocution. Despite this, crush injuries can affect workers from many walks of life who have all different forms of employment. On top of that, these injuries...