Being involved in a car accident is always a traumatic experience. Still, it can be especially devastating if a drunk driver causes the accident. If you or a loved one has received injuries from a drunk driving accident in Virginia, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure...
Drunk Driving Accidents
Can you spot someone who’s driving under the influence?
Many people spend time together over the holidays. The gatherings often include meals and drinks, and unfortunately, some may try to drive home after being overserved. Accidents caused by drunk drivers are extremely common this time of year. If you’re already...
The dangers of a ‘buzzed’ motorist on the road
You probably know that the legal blood-alcohol limit for alcohol for drivers in Virginia is .08 percent. Technically, this means that it is not against the law to drive with a lower BAL, as long as you do not cause an accident. You probably have also seen or heard...
What options do passengers have when injured in a car crash?
Sometimes, liability for car crash injuries is reasonably straightforward. One party is clearly at fault for the injury, and their insurance company pays for the medical bills, property damage and other expenses of the other driver. But what if one of the drivers had...
Virginia DMV is testing a device to stop drunk driving wrecks before they happen
In the midst of the holiday season, there are no doubt many drunk drivers in Manassas and the rest of Prince William County right now. And the more drunk drivers that are out there, the greater the risk that responsible, sober drivers will get hit and suffer major,...
Traffic fatalities and drunk driving continue to be problems for Virginia
The Virginia State Police (VSP) are on a mission: They want to curb drunk driving and stop the rising tide of traffic fatalities in the state. According to one Virginia State Police superintendent who addressed a new spate of fatal wrecks following Labor Day, “The...
Police prepare for the deadly Labor Day weekend
Labor Day is a great time to visit your family and enjoy the holiday, but it can also be a dangerous time on the roads. Labor Day festivities often come with drinking, and with drinking comes the risk of DUIs. Additionally, there may be distracted or drowsy drivers on...
Car accidents resulting from DUI may cause serious injuries
Six people were injured in a recent multi-vehicle crash that took place in Virginia. The motor vehicle collision was allegedly the result of a drunk driver. Fortunately, when injury-causing car accidents are the result of drunk driving, it is within the rights of the...
The average blood alcohol content in DUI arrests has been falling
The blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for drivers is .08. Anything over that can result in a DUI arrest. There are, in some cases, harsher restrictions for young drivers and professional drivers, but the .08 limit is generally used. That said, many drivers who are...
Steps to take to avoid a drunk driver
Worried about being hit by a drunk driver? Maybe you have a family member who was injured or killed in a DUI accident. Maybe you've just read the statistics and you know how high the risk really is. Either way, there are things you can do to avoid drunk drivers. Some...