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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 interruptions...

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...

Virginia motorists are probably aware of the various safety features that protect front-seat car occupants in the event of a crash. One has not only airbags but also crash tensioners, which tighten seat belts upon impact, and force limiters, which can reduce force and...

Virginia motorists typically understand that a yellow light is a signal to slow down. However, some drivers may attempt to go through an intersection before the light turns red. In some U.S. jurisdictions, a traffic camera may take a picture of any vehicles that...