Loaning someone your vehicle is a typical exchange among family members and friends. The “terms of use” can last an hour or an entire day. Referred to as a “permissive user,” the borrower has access to the “regular user’s” car for a specific period of time. However,...
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Fighting back after an accident with a drunk driver
Being involved in a car accident is always a traumatic experience. Still, it can be especially devastating if a drunk driver causes the accident. If you or a loved one has received injuries from a drunk driving accident in Virginia, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure...
After a terrible car accident, pain and suffering can affect your entire life
Until you have experienced chronic pain for yourself, you cannot understand what it is like. Pain resulting from injuries in a car accident is usually much worse than the occasional headache or stiff back. The pain and debilitation from an auto accident can be...
3 things you don’t know after you get into an accident
Dealing with the effects of a serious car accident can be very confusing. Most drivers in Prince William County have been in a crash before, but the vast majority have never been badly injured. Handling matters related to a more violent wreck can be totally different...
Why you need to see a doctor immediately after your car accident
If you are involved in a car accident, you should immediately go to the doctor or emergency room. If you cannot drive yourself, ask the police or someone nearby to call an ambulance. Even if you don’t feel like you were significantly injured in the accident, you...
Coping with sun glare on your commute
If you’re struggling with “seasonal sun glare” during your winter commute, you’re far from alone. New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that sun glare is behind around 9,000 wrecks every year. That makes sun glare one of...
Can you spot someone who’s driving under the influence?
Many people spend time together over the holidays. The gatherings often include meals and drinks, and unfortunately, some may try to drive home after being overserved. Accidents caused by drunk drivers are extremely common this time of year. If you’re already...
2 reasons rural car accidents are more likely to be fatal
It’s been found that car accidents in rural areas are more likely to result in fatalities than car accidents in urban areas. This can sometimes surprise rural drivers, who feel relatively safe on wide-open roads. But the statistics do show that far less driving...
Where are crashes most likely to occur?
Most people think about automobile crashes occurring on highways or interstates, but you’re more likely to be involved in a wreck in a rural area than you are in a city. This might seem backward, but people tend to shirk some common safety measures when they aren’t...
Why do wrong-way accidents keep happening?
Technically speaking, a car accident should almost never happen. The majority of crashes are caused by human error. In theory, if everyone drove perfectly and followed the rules of the road, the vast majority of accidents would be canceled out. You would still have...