Distracted driving is a serious threat to roadway safety, and research shows that motorists in Virginia have particular cause for concern. Virginia’s drivers are among the most distracted motorists in the United States. Driver distraction is also a leading cause of...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
3 simple ways to keep your kids safe in the car
Even though vehicle safety has advanced significantly in recent decades, car accidents continue to be a primary cause of both death and serious injury for children who are 12 and younger. In fact, in 2019 alone, more than 600 young children died and another 91,000...
Should you worry about drowsy driving?
As a driver, it is important to remain in top form any time you get behind the wheel. This means physically, mentally and emotionally. Thus, anything that negatively impacts your physical state could potentially contribute to a crash. This includes drowsy driving. But...
Inattentional blindness and pedestrian, cyclist safety
Over the past decade, startling statistics and state laws prohibiting the use of hand-held devices behind the wheel have highlighted the dangers of distracted driving. However, recent studies have found that many accidents occur even when the driver is looking in the...
3 indications of fault in a motor vehicle accident
Knowing whether you were at fault for a fatal car accident can be a tricky affair. Nonetheless, some signs point toward the guilt of one driver over another. What follows are a few reasons why you may be responsible for a collision. 1. You receive a traffic citation...
Texting while driving is a dangerous national distraction
In any kind of gathering, you see people using their cellphones: calling, receiving calls, checking email and texting. Unfortunately, texting while driving is another use of the cellphone that can cause accidents, resulting in injuries and take lives. A national...
What are the symptoms of whiplash after a car accident?
Traumatic neck and spinal injuries are quite common as a result of car accidents, but few are as common as whiplash. This injury, which occurs when the driver or passengers in a vehicle jerk forward and then back with the force of the crash, can range from mild to...
What to know when your teen is ready to drive
Motor vehicle collisions are the most significant cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Teens have a much higher risk of obtaining injuries from automobile accidents than any other demographic. Avoiding mishaps on the road is the best way to prevent...
3 Tips for avoiding rear-end collisions
Even though many rear-end collisions are low-speed accidents, serious injuries can result. While the primary cause of most rear-end collisions is following too closely or driving while distracted, there are steps you can take to reduce your chance of being rear-ended....
Are car accident settlements taxable?
If you win a lot of money in a settlement for a car accident, it can change your financial situation enough that you start to worry about taxes. Typically, any money you get, the government will tax. When it comes to settlements, there are some confusing rules. The...