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Preventing Personal Injuries: Holiday Safety Tips

It’s that time of year and many of us are busy making holiday plans. Amidst all the planning, we encourage you to make safety a primary concern. Accidents resulting in potentially serious personal injuries are common over the holiday season but taking a few simple…

By Eric Washburn

/ 24 Nov 2022

Preventing Personal Injuries: Holiday Safety Tips

Do Slow Drivers Cause Virginia Traffic Accidents?

Can driving too slowly be dangerous? This might sound like a ridiculous question, but the answer is yes, and it is actually a pretty serious problem. When motorists drive under the speed limit, they create a road hazard by forcing those around them to make…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 14 Nov 2022

Do Slow Drivers Cause Virginia Traffic Accidents?

Lane Drifting Accidents: How Effective Are Lane Departure Technologies?

One of the most heart-jumping experiences that can happen to a driver is when you are driving down the road and suddenly the vehicle in another lane begins coming into your lane. If you’re lucky, either you’re able to maneuver your vehicle to avoid a…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 12 Nov 2022

Lane Drifting Accidents: How Effective Are Lane Departure Technologies?

Most Common Factors in Virginia Car Accidents

Every year, approximately 40,000 people are killed in car accidents in this country. Hundreds of thousands more sustain injuries and many of those victims end up with long-term or permanent injuries. Unfortunately, the majority of vehicle accidents often have factors that had they been heeded,…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 8 Nov 2022

Most Common Factors in Virginia Car Accidents

When Does a Virginia Pedestrian Have the Right of Way?

In Virginia, a pedestrian is defined as anyone on foot or not operating a motor vehicle. This means that someone riding a skateboard, rollerblades, or even a scooter is viewed as a pedestrian. Bicycle riders can also be considered pedestrians, although they do have to…

By Eric Washburn

/ 7 Nov 2022

When Does a Virginia Pedestrian Have the Right of Way?

Is a Pharmacy Error Grounds For a Virginia Personal Injury Claim?

You depend on the pharmacy to provide you with the correct medication and accurate directions on how to take it. You also trust them to ensure it is not contraindicated by any other medicines you take. Pharmacy errors can lay the groundwork for a valid…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 3 Nov 2022

Is a Pharmacy Error Grounds For a Virginia Personal Injury Claim?

Dealing with the Aftermath of Whiplash Injuries in a Virginia Car Accident

Neck and back pain after a car accident does not always register as a serious condition to the person who suffers the injury. This is because most people assume that the neck pain is just whiplash – a soft tissue and muscle injury – and…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 1 Nov 2022

Dealing with the Aftermath of Whiplash Injuries in a Virginia Car Accident

How Does the Use of Electronic Devices Facilitate Virginia Pedestrian Accidents?

As challenging as it is to quantify just how much the use of electronic devices impacts pedestrian safety, the somewhat meteoric rise in Virginia pedestrian accidents over the last several years would suggest they pose a very real threat to pedestrians and drivers alike. In…

By Eric Washburn

/ 31 Oct 2022

How Does the Use of Electronic Devices Facilitate Virginia Pedestrian Accidents?

How Long Do You Have to File a Claim for Personal Injuries in Virginia?

Most people’s lives can get turned upside down by a personal injury that results from the negligent or intentional actions of another. When this happens, people may struggle to come to terms with their new lives, and even though they need help with the bills…

By Eric Washburn

/ 29 Oct 2022

How Long Do You Have to File a Claim for Personal Injuries in Virginia?

What If I Am Injured As a Passenger in a Virginia Car Accident?

After being injured as a passenger in a Virginia car accident, you will probably need to file a claim against the insurance policy of one or more of the drivers involved in the collision. If you have medical expense benefits, you can file a claim…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 28 Oct 2022

What If I Am Injured As a Passenger in a Virginia Car Accident?

How Can I Get a Copy of My Virginia Car Accident Report?

If you are involved in a Virginia car accident, no matter how small it may seem, you should notify the police right away. Never let the other driver talk you out of contacting law enforcement. After calling 911, an officer should respond to the scene…

By Eric Washburn

/ 25 Oct 2022

How Can I Get a Copy of My Virginia Car Accident Report?

Inclement Weather and Car Crashes

As the month of October winds down and we enter November, the inevitability of winter’s arrival looms large. Winter snow opens up a variety of fun activities, but it can also pose serious practical problems. Icy roads and blinding snow can make driving much more…

By Eric Washburn

/ 18 Oct 2022