The family of a Union Pacific carman who died from surgical complications after severely breaking his leg in a workplace accident has won an appeal to hold the railroad accountable for failing to fix a longstanding safety risk at one of its rail yards. The…
New research by Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) combed over data to come up with different ways to evaluate Hampton Roads’ most accident-prone intersections and freeways. The analysis evaluated the potential for reducing the number of accidents at hundreds of locations whi
Many people aren’t aware of a supplementary insurance coverage known as “medical expense coverage”, or Med Pay, and how this coverage can be a huge help to you and your loved ones following a serious car accident. Med Pay coverage is not required in every state, and…
Yes. Distracted driving is the leading cause of car and truck accidents that result in injuries and deaths. Everything from texting with a smartphone to applying makeup and using an electric shaver leads to dozens of serious accidents each day in North Carolina (NC). Recognizing…
Cheaper isn’t always better – especially when it comes to car insurance. As a Virginia Beach personal injury attorney, I’ve handled dozens of cases where a client, or an at-fault driver, has insufficient insurance coverage. This often results in the victim dealing with even more…
If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one-and-a-half minute commercial by car manufacturer Volkswagen is worth a million. The ad, called “Eyes on the Road”, left me speechless and is hands down the most effective warning against texting-and-driving I have ever seen. Volkswagen…
A man from Maryland was killed in a motorcycle accident in Nelson County, Virginia (VA) on Route 29. Virginia State Police stated that a car was driving on 29 South and was turning left onto Route 56 West when the motorcycle slammed into him. The…
Distracted driving has been a hot topic in the news in recent years. Cell phone use while driving has become commonplace despite many states’ efforts to limit or ban it altogether. As if holding a phone while driving wasn’t dangerous enough, the popularity of texting…
Two brothers from Fayetteville, North Carolina (NC) died last week when their motorcycles smashed into a car that was crossing NC 53 near White Oak, according to the North Carolina State Police. The two men were riding on separate bikes and were riding back to…
In North Carolina, there have been 10 deaths this year due to trains hitting pedestrians, and there have been a total of 16 train-pedestrian accidents. In 2013, there were 21 pedestrian deaths, and 33 total accidents. North Carolina officials say that the number is high…
The Journal of Neurology recently published a study from Newcastle University that found that even mild brain injury causes brain damage. The study tested 53 people, age 16 to 68, who suffered mild or moderate concussions and sought emergency room care. The 53 test subjects…
A 20-year old North Carolina A&T student died in a one car accident last Sunday. According to a Wilmington, North Carolina (NC) television station, the young woman died in a crash on NC 17. She was a passenger in a Hyundai Accent that was going…