Among the most common causes of truck crashes is a lack of vehicle maintenance. A truck requires regular maintenance because it goes thousands of miles every year. Trucks may be carrying thousands of pounds of cargo, too, which must stay in place to keep the driver...
Month: October 2020
Piles of leaves cause issues for motorcyclists in autumn
As fall has arrived, it’s an important time to talk about riding your motorcycle around fallen leaves. While they might not seem very dangerous, the truth is that piles of wet leaves can be slick and lead to collisions for cars and motorcycles alike. To stay on the...
What leads to most motor vehicle crashes?
Everyone who drives on the roads in the Commonwealth of Virginia has a duty to do so in a safe manner. While most drivers meet this duty, there are some who allow negligence or recklessness to creep in when they’re behind the wheel. Unfortunately, this can lead...
You’re at risk every time you get on your bike
It doesn’t matter where you’re riding your bike or how much experience you have in the seat, you’re always at risk of an accident. And for that reason, you should prepare to the best of your ability. In addition to wearing all the necessary protective gear, such as a...
Is caffeine really helpful for those who are drowsy?
There are many ways to help prevent drowsy driving, like by getting enough sleep or treating underlying illnesses that affect the sleep patterns of drivers, but one of the things that isn’t as great is trying to stay awake with coffee. Coffee and other caffeinated...
What to do if a crash injury keeps you from your physical job
Quite a few people have a black-and-white approach to injuries after a car crash. They classify injuries either as horrific or negligible, with little room in between for nuance. However, injuries actually fall on a broad spectrum. An spine injury for one person could...