Motor Vehicle Accidents

Every state has laws about child safety restraints to prevent auto accident injury and death. The National Safety Council actually recommends going beyond these requirements for the safest possible ride. Review these safety tips to improve the security of your child...

Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles recently reported that fatal car accidents have reached a 12-year high, even as the total number of vehicle collisions has fallen. If you or a loved one is a regular driver on Virginia roads, here is what you need to know about...

Commercial trucks are a common site across U.S. freeways. Yet, when the employees driving those trucks abuse drugs or alcohol, they endanger everyone they encounter on the road. In 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration established a Drug & Alcohol...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...