Spinal cord injuries are possible when you’re involved in a car crash. The level of the injury impacts what effects a person will have because the area of the body that’s affected by the injury is always lower than the damaged part of the spinal cord. A person with a...
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Year: 2022
Why do pedestrian-car accidents happen?
For pedestrians and car drivers alike, the thought of a collision is terrifying as it can have devastating consequences. These accidents can happen for a wide range of reasons and there may be blame placed on both parties. There were 111 pedestrian fatalities in...
3 pieces of safety advice you can give your newly-driving teen
When your teenager has just passed their driving test, it’s the best time of their life. They’re making the most of their newly found freedom by taking on the open road. As a parent, however, it can be pretty terrifying. You know that there are things you only learn...
Does My Automobile Insurance Apply to Bicycle Accidents?
Bicyclists face a number of risks when on the road – even after taking proper safety precautions, drivers of motor vehicles often do not see bicycle riders. A bicyclist is likely to be severely injured if involved in a car crash, which makes identifying all potential...
Recent statistics show a rise in Virginia pedestrian fatalities
If you are among the many who choose walking as your primary mode of transport, you have a vested interest in Central Virginia pedestrian safety. A 2022 report revealed a 34% increase in state pedestrian accident fatalities over those that occurred in 2021. Staying...
The Dead Man’s Rule in Virginia
The rules of evidence, generally, prohibit hearsay—a statement made out of court admitted for its truth. Of course, the application of the rule and its numerous exceptions is often a more difficult task, but the basic rule against hearsay is a longstanding fixture of...
What protects you from crashes caused by uninsured drivers?
The biggest risk on the road is typically the actions of other people. It only takes a few seconds for someone's bad choices at the wheel to lead to a crash. No matter how safe you try to be, another driver might start recording a social media video or choose to drive...
3 possible causes of a semitruck crash (aside from trucker error)
Semitruck crashes can lead to very serious injuries, sometimes fatalities. When one of these catastrophic wrecks occurs, determining the cause is one of the priorities. There are several of these to consider. While some people automatically assume that the trucker is...
Children are a distracting hazard in the car
Parents who are driving their children around probably already know how distracting children can be. These parents must ensure they’re not allowing the distraction to overtake them because a distracted driver can cause catastrophic crashes. There are many things...
Have Virginia car accidents decreased or risen in recent years?
Sometimes the best way to find out if it is getting safer or more dangerous to drive is by studying accident statistics from previous years. Fortunately, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers up-to-date information about vehicle accidents annually....