Manassas Virginia Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
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...
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...
Fatal car accidents down while pedestrian deaths are up
Drivers in the U.S. are often concerned about roadway statistics, as this creates awareness for risks to keep their focus on. With regards to traffic fatalities occurring in 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a 2.4% drop in the rate....
How to safely share the road with motorcyclists
In a world of GPS and self-driving cars, automation is becoming a larger part of our lives every day. Add that to the numerous ways we can become distracted, and we see how easy it is to forget the shared responsibilities of the road. A relaxing drive on Virginia...
Commercial trucks still pose a danger to other vehicles
Recent months have seen a noticeable drop in traffic on roads and highways. However, while many businesses have temporarily shuttered or have transitioned to virtual offices, the nation’s trucking companies are still out in full force. It’s important to be aware that...
What to do after a workplace dog bite
The stereotype that all dogs hate delivery workers may come from a place of humor in movies and television, but there is truth to it. When a dog sees a stranger on their property, there is no telling how they may react to this new person. Â Delivery workers need to...
Motorcyclists overrepresented in traffic-related fatalities
Despite the fact that motorcycles account for only 3% of all registered vehicles on the road, motorcycle riders account for 14% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States, and most crashes involve a collision with another vehicle. The latest information from...
Does lane assist make people bad drivers?
While new automotive technologies are supposed to make vehicles safer, many have proven imperfect. Self-driving systems can give motorists the excuse to indulge in distractions behind the wheel. Back-up cameras offer a mere 80-degree view. Even lane assist contributes...
