On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Jul 24, 2020 | Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Negligence and poor decision making on the road can lead to catastrophic injuries, and the risk increases for those more vulnerable than others. Motorcyclists are among these most vulnerable drivers and they are also often misunderstood on the road. What may appear to...
On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Jul 21, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In the summer, the roads see a considerable increase in drivers. Many students who have the summer off from college or high school are in the streets, as well as families enjoying road trips for summer vacations. Regardless of why people are on the road, more people...
On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Jul 17, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Currently, America is right in the middle of the “100 Deadliest Days.” This harrowing name is given to the weeks between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays when traffic fatalities spike country-wide. Experts attribute these dangerous road conditions to an influx...
On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Jul 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you have been seriously hurt in a car accident, you know how your injuries affect you and your family in many ways. There are, of course, your medical expenses and the costs of rehabilitative treatment. There is also your lost income from the time you are unable to...
On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Jul 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A traffic collision can be an incredibly jarring experience. You may be scared, stunned, unsure of what just transpired. Most motorists remain unfamiliar with the necessary steps to take after an accident. They may be influenced by politeness to apologize for...
On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Jul 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many people in Virginia work in the health care industry to support themselves and their children. In addition to seeing patients, either at a hospital or a clinic, a daily commute to and from work is just part of the average day to them. However, a daily commute can...
On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Jul 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Our nation’s healthcare industry is more important now than ever. Working in healthcare can be emotionally gratifying, and it can allow you to build a career while making enough to comfortably support your family. But, just like many other jobs, those in the DC area...
On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Jul 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Commercial vehicles and semi-truck drivers provide a valuable service to this country by delivering the products we use every day. While these vehicles are essential, the accidents they are involved in can become deadly. Trucks have a much higher potential to deal...
On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Feb 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C. | Jan 29, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
