As drivers, we know that texting and driving is distracting and can cause devastating accidents. Federal, state and local governments, along with national advocacy groups, have been publicizing the dangers of texting and driving for the past few years. We have all heard the message that texting and driving is extremely dangerous and can result in tragic consequences for the…
Every year in the United States, over 200,000 cars catch on fire as a result of accidents, poor maintenance, and dangerous manufacturing defects. Although many of these fires are small and cause minimal damage, approximately 15 percent of them cause serious passenger injuries and fatalities due to smoke inhalation, burns, and concussive explosion forces. In addition, 25 percent of firefighter…
The smarter our cell phones get, the more distracting they become, especially when we are behind the wheel. Accidents caused by distracted driving have significantly increased over the past six years. According to the National Safety Council, driver cell phone use is responsible for 25% of all car crashes. Due to this drastic increase in risk to motorists, President Obama…
You’re stuck in a traffic jam two miles from your exit. You’ve been sitting in the same spot for over 15 minutes and you’re beginning to get extremely irritated. You look in your rearview mirror and see that the man behind you is focused on his phone. You look to your right and notice the driver is taking pictures of…
You’ve just been involved in a serious collision on 495. A tractor trailer side swiped your vehicle, causing your car to flip on its side. To make matters worse, other cars on the road were unable to stop and hit your car as well, causing you major injuries. The ambulance was called and is transporting you to Inova Fairfax Hospital.…
Most people who have sustained damage to their vehicles or physical injuries know how fast their losses can add up after a crash. From property damage to medical expenses and lost wages, car accidents can be costly. This is why victims of collisions often file personal injury claims in order to recoup their losses. The goal of filing a personal…
Distracted driving is a huge concern on our roadways and the cause of many traffic accidents. If you look at the car next to you, you may find that the driver sharing the road with you is looking at his or her cell phone or distracted by other things inside or outside of the vehicle. Now, imagine if that driver…
When motorists purchase vehicles, they expect they are crafted by experts who have the occupants’ safety in mind. Although a majority of vehicles are made with excellent care, some have flaws that put the lives of drivers and passengers in danger. Recently, General Motors issued a recall on certain models because of faulty ignition switches. As of December 2014, around…
You’ve had many close calls on your daily commute into DC: vehicles cutting you off, drivers slamming on their brakes in front of you, texters swerving into your lane. Fortunately, you’ve been good about avoiding crashes. Last week, however, that all changed. When you left your home it was bright and sunny. An hour later as you merged onto the…
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new information about the cost of non-fatal accidents in the United States. According to the CDC, auto accidents which resulted in injury (but not death) cost Americans the following in 2012: One million days in the hospital $18 billion in lifetime medical costs $33 billion in lifetime work or income…