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For most people, driving is unavoidable. Yet, every time you travel in a vehicle, or even cross the street as a pedestrian, you run a significant risk of personal injury. In 2021 alone, there were 118,498 crashes in the Commonwealth of Virginia, causing 968 fatalities...
Traveling during rush hour is sometimes unavoidable. Some people have to drive in heavy traffic to get to and from work. You must ensure that you’re driving safely and taking the best precautions possible so you can make it to your destination. While you can drive as...
When looking to buy a new car, you might be tempted by the advanced in-car infotainment systems on offer. These can do many things, from channeling your phone calls and emails to playing music, offering route guidance and even playing videos. While they sound great,...
A car accident can leave you with different kinds of injuries. While some injuries like bruises and minor cuts may not be significant, others can be life-altering. If you are involved in a car accident, it is important that you seek treatment as soon as possible. And...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Hazing has been rightfully described as an epidemic. It is estimated that over half of university students partake in some form of hazing each year, not only in fraternities and sororities, but in recreational clubs, academic clubs, and honor societies as well. In...