A car accident can be scary and confusing. Hit-and-run accidents can have severe consequences for those injured. Understanding these impacts can help navigate the aftermath and seek the necessary support. Legal challenges Identifying the responsible party is one of...
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Dog bites and delivery workers: Legal rights and risks
Being a postal worker, delivery driver, or DoorDash employee comes with its share of risks. Anyone that approaches the door of an unknown home, apartment, or business is taking a risk. What is on the other side of that door? Is the area safe? One hazard that can...
Injuries you could sustain from airbag deployment
Most drivers understand the value of having airbags in their vehicles. What many drivers do not realize is that, while airbags save lives by cushioning the impact during a collision, they can also contribute to injuries of their own. Airbags can cause several types of...
How to report a reckless driver
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reported 1,005 fatal crashes in the state in 2022 with a total of 122,434 accidents. While some of these situations may be the result of simple mistakes, many have a link to reckless driving. Encountering a reckless driver on...
Strategies to prevent road rage incidents
In today's fast-paced world, traffic congestion and hurried schedules can lead to moments of frustration on the road. Maintaining a calm demeanor behind the wheel is essential for everyone's safety. It is helpful to know some practical strategies to help you avoid...
Bigger cars mean bigger fatality risks for pedestrians, cyclists
More and more consumers in Virginia and across the nation are choosing large trucks and SUVs over standard sedans. While larger, heavier vehicles offer more protection for those riding inside them, they do the opposite for everyone else. According to Slate, American...
What is “flat affect”?
Car accidents can result in serious injuries to any part of the body, including injuries to the brain, traumatic brain injuries or TBIs, which are often one of the most severe types of injury that car accident victims can sustain. What is "flat affect"? There are...
What is an acute stress reaction?
Your involvement in a car accident could have lasting repercussions on both your physical and mental health. You could experience acute stress reactions because of the emotional trauma of your crash. This relentless condition can interfere with your ability to think...
What factors contribute to truck accidents?
Truck accidents are often devastating. These are the largest vehicles on the roadways and as such, they pose the biggest risks in a crash. There are multiple factors that can impact why truck accidents occur. The CDC noted a few of these that are completely...
What are the symptoms of internal bleeding?
After an accident, it is possible to believe you are uninjured when you actually have a very serious condition. Not all injuries are obvious to the naked eye. You should always have a doctor check you over after a crash because some injuries are internal and could...