Not that long ago, police officers and the reports they authored were often the only documentation of major car crashes. Mistakes, misinterpreted data and oversight in official police reports may have meant that someone who caused the crash walked away without...
Month: January 2021
Tips for teaching your child to be a safe pedestrian
Around 20% of all deaths to children under 15 years old are due to vehicles hitting them when they are out on foot. The chances of a child surviving a pedestrian accident are particularly slim. When they do survive, they are likely to suffer severe injury. Why are...
Are all motorcycles equally safe?
When most people think of motorcycles, they envision the exhilaration of the ride. They seldom stop to think about the dangers associated with riding a motorbike on the open road. Various factors, including the type of motorcycle that someone purchases, can affect a...
Motorcycle crashes may lead to serious and life-threatening burns
Motorcycle crashes are dangerous because of the impacts on the riders, but there are also other risks. One of those risks is the possibility of being burned. The force of a crash may lead to leaks, sparks, explosions and fires. On top of that, there is a great risk of...
Wet freeway lanes can cause a big truck to jackknife
Winter in Virginia can bring miserable weather and plenty of precipitation. Even if the rain and sleet don't turn to snow or freeze on the road surfaces, wet and slick pavement can still be quite dangerous for drivers. For most drivers, the biggest risk will be...