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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Keeping your child safe in your vehicle
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...
Fatal car accidents at a 12-year high in Virginia
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...
FMCSA registry offers insight on substance abuse in trucking
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...
Pedestrian accidents in Maryland
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...
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...