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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
While driving can be dangerous at the best of times, sharing the road with drunk drivers makes that danger much more prevalent. In fact, according to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost one out of every three vehicle accident deaths…
