Rain, like wind or snow, creates some very specific roadway hazards. According to the most recent statistics, Virginia drivers do fairly well in wet weather, but they still rank 12th in the nation for the most rain-related traffic fatalities. That’s not great -- but...
When thinking of a cliche dangerous driver, someone in their 40s with two children probably isn’t your first thought. Odds are that you assume that the most dangerous drivers are teenagers, with their lack of experience, or the elderly, as their physical and mental...
After a car accident, victims typically expect the involved insurance company to respond fairly. However, the auto insurance industry is a thriving business, and like other businesses, it exists to turn a profit. Unfortunately, many victims of car accidents in...
If you’re going to be driving, you have to make sure that you’re not distracted. Most people feel that distractions come in very specific forms, such as texting on a phone or getting distracted by a conversation with passengers. What they don’t often realize is that...
Maybe someone ran into you when you stopped short to avoid a pedestrian. Maybe you were hit from the side when a driver ran a light as you passed through an intersection. Either way, you ended up hurt through no fault of your own. When another driver causes a car...
If you’ve got a newly minted teen driver, you’re likely deciding which of the family cars is safest for them to drive. You may even be considering adding a new car to the family fleet. If you are car shopping, you’ll find that many have a number of high-tech safety...
When you think about dangerous driving habits, one of the topics that usually comes up is distracted driving. Most people think about eating in the vehicle or getting distracted by a text message. The reality is that there are other distractions that could cause...
The Blue Ridge Parkway is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the country. It’s been called “America’s Favorite Drive.” However, it’s not without its risks – especially during the summer when people from other parts of the country...
Few things are more frightening for drivers than encountering a vehicle going in the wrong direction. Wrong-way drivers are responsible for devastating and often fatal head-on collisions. Unfortunately, the problem seems to be getting worse instead of better in...
If you are the victim of a drunk driving accident in the state of Virginia, you may be able to sue for punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded in addition to simple compensation to punish a defendant. This is done when a defendant acts out of malice or gross...