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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Did you know your car has a little black box?
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...
3 pieces of evidence to get after a car accident
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...
Taking steps that may help avoid a critical crash
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...
Study: Roadways that make you feel safe can actually make you less safe
Like most people, you probably feel differently about driving on busy Springfield and northern Virginia streets than you do when driving in rural parts of the state. Congested urban streets, highways and interstates tend to intensify drivers’ concentration on speed,...
3 most common types of motorcycle accident injuries
Even while riding safely and being aware of surroundings, the most cautious rider can lay down the bike or have an accident with another vehicle causing serious or life-threatening injuries. In a 2020 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...
Why does Virginia get a D in the federal State of Safety report?
The National Safety Council's State of Safety report strives to identify and reduce preventable risks for residents of each state. The NSC reviewed programs, statistics and initiatives in three areas, including road safety, workplace safety, and home and community...
Fatal auto accident rates see an unprecedented increase in 2020
In March 2021, the National Safety Council reported that auto accident fatalities in the U.S. increased by an estimated 24% from 2019 to 2020. This represents the highest such increase since the NSC began collecting car collision data in 1924. Review the report based...
The pros and cons of litigation
A motor vehicle accident may leave you with major injuries and major medical bills. Your injuries may require extensive recovery and rehabilitation, causing you to miss work and lose wages. Your focus should be on your physical recovery, but the reality is that major...
Recovering from PTSD following a car accident
When you experience a car accident, it is not only physically traumatic but it is also mentally and emotionally traumatic. Many car accident victims do have post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Mayo Clinic can help you identify the symptoms and signs of PTSD. Signs...