Car accidents are undoubtedly a traumatic experience for anyone. People are often shaken and highly emotional in the moment; after all, it takes time for their minds to catch up with what their bodies just went through. In these circumstances, it is perfectly normal...
Car Accidents
The change to Virginia’s underinsured motorist insurance coverage law you need to know
Have you gotten a letter from your auto insurance provider recently? If so, you might be confused about what it says and what you should do about it to keep yourself covered in case of a serious car accident with an underinsured motorist. You might have heard that the...
Tips for staying safe on the road this summer
Summertime is when most people take the opportunity to travel or go on a vacation, and while this is a great way to spend the warm weather it is also a common time for motor vehicle accidents. That is why it is important to take precautions when you are driving this...
The risks of loaning out your car
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,...
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...
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...
Compounding issues severely increase accident odds
There are many different examples of things that increase your odds of being involved in an accident or that directly cause an accident. For instance, distracted driving is a serious issue because people will often use their cellphones in the car. Drunk driving is...