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...
Month: July 2020
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 driving: Avoid it by getting enough rest
Drowsy driving is a serious offense that can lead to traffic accidents. It is the unfortunate truth that many people are behind the wheels of their vehicles when they haven't had enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep can make you just as dangerous as a drunk driver....
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,...
Virginia’s new traffic laws for summer 2020
Just in time for summer, three new Virginia traffic laws went into effect July 1, 2020. These laws increase the penalties for a few traffic violations and make the roads safer for vulnerable road users. Virginia drivers should understand these new responsibilities...