Manassas Virginia Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
When is a bruise after a wreck dangerous?
You were in a car accident. The other driver was distracted by their cellphone or radio and plowed right into you at a stoplight. You felt lucky to walk away from the wreck of your vehicle with nothing more than a few bad bruises. Hold on. Before you decide your...
Mistakes semi drivers make that cause accidents
According to the IIHS, truck accidents were responsible for the deaths of over 4,100 people in 2018, and 67 percent of these fatalities were people traveling in passenger vehicles. Many of these truck accidents are caused by the negligence of truck drivers. This...
COVID-19: How to protect yourself at the Scene of a crash
As states begin to open and people return to work, the once empty highways, city streets, and back roads are buzzing with traffic. When you have traffic, you have accidents. The current pandemic is by no means over, so what do you do when you are in an accident? What...
Drowsy drivers are dangerous
Have you ever been driving and realized you are further than you thought? Have you been so tuned into the music that you drifted off, or been driving at night fighting to keep your eyelids open? You are not alone. One in 25 adult drivers admitted to falling asleep at...
What happens if the at-fault driver’s insurer denies my claim?
It is normal if you feel frustrated or confused by an insurer’s denial of your claim, especially if you are certain the other driver was at fault. After all, we rely on insurance companies to provide financial netting for us when these incidents occur. Unfortunately,...
Talk to your teenager about distracted driving
Driving while distracted is one of the deadliest modern roadway offenses. According to statistics from the Center for Disease Control, at least nine people are killed and approximately 1,000 are injured every day in an accident with a distracted driver. Teens are...
How does a High Occupancy Vehicle System work and is it safe?
Most highways have the standard three or four lanes. However, in some states, like Virginia, the highways have a High Occupancy Vehicle System (HOV) lane. If you are not familiar with this term or type of lane system, it can be challenging to understand when you can...
Is your car safe to drive on Virginia’s roads?
Almost 1.7 million vehicles in Virginia failed their safety test in 2018 -- that is one in every five. The Keep Virginia Roads Safe campaign is fighting proposals from some Virginia lawmakers to do away with or reduce the frequency of vehicle safety inspections. When...
4 reasons to get medical attention immediately after a car crash
In the aftermath of a crash, you probably have a lot to think about. How will you get to work with a damaged vehicle? How much will it cost to repair, and will your car insurance cover the cost? Have you reported your accident to the authorities? Did you get the...
Empty roads inspire reckless driving
On March 24, Governor Ralph Northam issued stay at home orders for the state of Virginia to help curb the spread of coronavirus. With fewer people traveling for work, Virginia’s roads carry much less traffic. For many drivers across the region, this presents a...
