Make no mistake, finding your bearing following a car accident can be a daunting task. Between finding out if you and your passengers are fine to calling 911 to processing the fact that you have just been involved in an accident, it is easy to find yourself confused....
Virginia state law makes it illegal for you to drive after having a couple of beers or mixed drinks. Impaired driving statutes also make it illegal to drive while under the influence of mind-altering drugs. Police officers can arrest those who are under the influence...
Any driver can cause a fatal accident, and there's always a certain level of risk. Perhaps it's an elderly driver who has trouble keeping control of the car, or perhaps it's a middle-aged business person who is distracted during their morning commute. Every time you...
It’s an all-too common scenario in Virginia. An innocent driver or pedestrian is involved in a motor vehicle accident, perhaps on Interstate 81 or on the streets of Roanoke, Virginia. Consequently, they suffer serious medical injuries, resulting in very high medical...
Compared to the automobile, which has been around for more than a century, vehicle safety technology is relatively new. Creators and manufacturers put their technology through stringent tests before it is available on consumer vehicles, but that may not prevent a...
The spring can bring on a lot of foggy, messy weather, and it's important for people to know how to drive properly in these types of conditions. This is especially true if you have to commute to work and you experience this on a daily basis. Perhaps the most important...
There are many different types of motorcycle accidents, with two of the most common being high-side and low-side crashes. Either one can happen when the motorcycle is going through a corner. With a low-side crash, the bike loses traction and slides out away from the...
Warmer weather is on its way, and those who seasonally ride motorcycles across Virginia are excited to get them out of winter storage. If you have been looking forward to your first ride of the warm season for weeks, you may jump at the first opportunity when your...
You know that you can significantly decrease the odds of causing a crash by staying safe. You can stay off of your phone while you drive, for instance, and you can stay out of the car if you've ever been drinking. You can follow the speed limits and just generally try...
When you’re driving, distractions are everywhere. For safety’s sake, you know that you need to turn off your phone, put down your coffee, ask your passengers to be quiet and focus on the road. But, do you know what to do if there’s a bug in the car? Spiders, bees,...