If you are involved in a car accident, the first reaction is probably shock, and it may take a bit of time for the events to sink in. Nobody expects to get into a car accident, so it can really shake a person and make them feel helpless. It is important to know that...
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
A legal perspective on winter driving hazards
Driving during the winter comes with its own unique hazards. Whether it is ice, snow or darkness, winter conditions can cause car accidents, and it is important to know and understand these risks so you take them into account when you get behind the wheel. Snow and...
2 reasons rural car accidents are more likely to be fatal
It’s been found that car accidents in rural areas are more likely to result in fatalities than car accidents in urban areas. This can sometimes surprise rural drivers, who feel relatively safe on wide-open roads. But the statistics do show that far less driving...
Older drivers are getting safer on the roads. Here’s why
On average, Americans are living longer than ever, including here in northern Virginia. The Baby Boom generation is now mostly in their 60s and 70s. As the number of senior citizens with driver's licenses continues to grow, experts used to predict that fatal car...
Why do pedestrians keep dying in Virginia?
Fatalities among drivers involved in traffic accidents have hit record lows in Virginia, but the same cannot be said regarding pedestrian deaths. Those have started to rise at a rate that has authorities alarmed. According to a report from the Governors Highway Safety...
Virginia braces for its “100 Deadliest Days”
Every summer, tourists pack Virginia’s scenic roads. Between the gorgeous beaches and rich history, Virginia makes a popular vacation spot for U.S. residents. With more tourists comes more traffic and, when combined with teens out of school and not working, makes for...
Empty roads inspire reckless driving
On March 24, Governor Ralph Northam issued stay at home orders for the state of Virginia to help curb the spread of coronavirus. With fewer people traveling for work, Virginia’s roads carry much less traffic. For many drivers across the region, this presents a...
Fatal car accidents may lead to criminal, civil court challenges
A man recently lost his life in a tragic motor vehicle collision in Virginia. Meanwhile, the person who reportedly caused his crash suffered injuries in the collision and will likely face charges in the fatal accident. Sometimes, these types of car accidents are the...
Virginia car accidents may result in death, injuries
A woman in Virginia recently lost her life in a tragic car accident. Meanwhile, four other individuals suffered injuries in the accident. Sometimes, these types of car accidents happen as a result of a driver's carelessness, in which case the driver may be held liable...
Fatal car accidents may result from speeding
A teenager recently passed away in a tragic motor vehicle crash in Virginia. In addition, four other teenagers suffered injuries in the collision. These types of car accidents can easily take place as a result of a driver's carelessness, which is grounds for...