Manassas Virginia Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
Is your car insurance company really on your side?
Any type of motor vehicle accident will lead you to file a claim with your car insurance company. And while the process itself sounds simple enough, there’s something you need to remember: Your insurance company isn’t on your side. No matter what type of relationship...
Why do pedestrian accidents happen?
Pedestrian accidents can happen for many reasons, all of which you should store in the back of your mind when you find yourself in close proximity to vehicular traffic. While there is no guarantee of your safety, there are steps you can take to protect yourself...
Understanding basic techniques of auto accident reconstruction
Many newspaper and TV accounts of auto accidents in Prince William County and Manassas end with the statement that the accident is “still under investigation.” What, exactly, is meant by that vague phrase? Usually, it means that one or more forensic engineers are...
Reducing accidents by making safety tech widely available
Many vehicles made in the past decade are equipped with sensors that detect oncoming collisions, such as backing into a wall, running into an oncoming vehicle, or striking an oncoming pedestrian. These sensors are designed to alert the driver to the obstacle or person...
Virginia braces for its “100 Deadliest Days”
Every summer, tourists pack Virginia’s scenic roads. Between the gorgeous beaches and rich history, Virginia makes a popular vacation spot for U.S. residents. With more tourists comes more traffic and, when combined with teens out of school and not working, makes for...
Why do car accidents happen in the rain?
It’s a challenge to safely operate a motor vehicle when conditions are perfect. So, if you throw rain into the equation, you have good reason to be concerned about your well-being. There are many reasons why car accidents happen in the rain, including the following:...
Is speeding really a victimless crime or a source of public risk?
Some criminal offenses obviously do harm to others. Robbery deprives one person of possessions and can also produce emotional trauma for the victim. Drug possession, on the other hand, while illegal, often does no direct harm to other individuals beyond the person...
New traffic lights aim to reduce crashes in Manassas
When one area in a city or county sees more collisions than others, it’s very important for the government there to make decisions to help keep people safer. For intersections, that might mean installing traffic lights or stop signs to make people slow down and look...
Why do car accidents increase in the summer?
Temperatures are rising around the nation, and summer is in full bloom. Lots of motorists, relieved that the winter snows and the spring storms are over, are finally relaxing a little. Unfortunately, that’s a mistake. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway...
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...
