From country roads to city streets, big trucks are everywhere. The produce you see in the grocery store, the shoes on your feet, and the furniture you are sitting on, all traveled by semi-truck to reach the stores where we shop in Virginia. While many are grateful for the items they bring, sharing the road is a different story. According…
It can be difficult to keep pace with the latest trends in car seat safety, but it is one of the best things parents can do to prevent their children from being seriously injured in an accident. Using child car seats and other restraints properly can cut the risk of death or serious injury for a child by half or more. …
When you were hit by a DC tractor-trailer, you may have thought you had an ordinary case of whiplash. You were hit from behind, and you’ve heard about these kinds of injuries before…but now your doctor says it’s much more serious than a soft-tissue injury. Neck Injuries Are Often More Serious Than They Appear Many victims assume that a pain…
Did you know that within the first year of driving, almost a quarter of all teenagers will be involved in a traffic accident or receive a traffic violation ticket? A number of states have written new laws for younger drivers, and the Commonwealth is one of them. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a set of laws that…
If you have been on the road in Virginia, you have seen the plethora of semi-trucks that utilize the Virginia highways. Some call them 18-wheelers; others call them big-rigs. Whatever you call them, sharing the road with these large trucks is an inevitable part of driving in the Commonwealth. Unfortunately, accidents with semi-trucks also occur frequently. What To Do After…
We all know that texting and driving is dangerous, as well as illegal, in Virginia. But there is one group of drivers who enjoy being reckless and fearless – teenage drivers. Unfortunately, when these drivers are on the roadways, whether alone or with friends, there may be no stopping them from texting and driving. Distracted Drivers Cause Serious Accidents According…
We’ve all seen the terrifying news headlines: Truck Overturns in Virginia. Passengers Killed When Struck by 18-Wheeler. It seems we can’t go a day without reading about a Virginia truck accident on I-66, I-495 or Route 1—and more often than not, these accidents have proved fatal for at least one person. Main Causes of Semi and 18-Wheeler Crashes You may…
Think about how many times you’ve run a yellow light. How about how many stop signs you’ve coasted through, or how many times you’ve cut someone off because you figured he would slow down? Now imagine what would’ve happened if the car across from you decided to turn when you ran that yellow. What if there was a car crossing…
Not only are there significant safety concerns associated with drivers and passengers who do not wear seat belts while in the car, there are also financial repercussions for all of us. Under Virginia law, drivers and front seat passengers over 18 of must wear seat belts; all passengers under 18 years of age must wear seat belts regardless of where…
It seems that we hear a story about someone dying in a DC motorcycle accident almost every day. If these vehicles are so dangerous, you might ask, why do people keep riding them? The truth is, a motorcycle can be just as safe a mode of transportation as any other-until an accident occurs. Motorcycle riders are at increased risk of injury in…