Transportation

Our transportation coverage examines how traffic laws, infrastructure, and driver behavior affect accident rates in the region. We report on car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, highlighting prevention, accountability, and legal recourse for victims. From distracted driving laws to highway safety initiatives, our goal is to make local roads safer for all who travel them.

Are Smartwatches Contributing to Distracted Driving Accidents?

According to statistics by the CDC, more than 3,100 people are killed each year in distracted driving accidents, and another 424,000 are injured.

By Andrew R. Stover

/ 14 May 2024

Are Smartwatches Contributing to Distracted Driving Accidents?

Virginia Statute of Limitations for Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you were hurt in a motor vehicle accident, your main focus should be on getting medical care for your injuries. In addition to your well-being, however, you will also need to figure out how you are going to cover your medical bills and handle…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 28 Aug 2023

Virginia Statute of Limitations for Motor Vehicle Accidents

Child Concussions and Your Virginia Car Accident

The fear and trauma often experienced by car accident victims can be made worse by serious injuries. For young children, this usually involves concussions. When your child is injured, the stresses of your own injuries and being unable to work are intensified. How can I…

By Eric Washburn

/ 22 Aug 2023

Child Concussions and Your Virginia Car Accident

What Are the Main Causes of Virginia Distracted Driving Accidents?

Distracted driving is responsible for an estimated 34% of all motor vehicle accidents every year. A problem that is attributed in no small part to rapid progress in modern technologies, such as the smartphone. The dangers created by texting while driving and other types of…

By Eric Washburn

/ 30 May 2023

What Are the Main Causes of Virginia Distracted Driving Accidents?

While Saving Lives, Seat Belts Can Also Reduce Serious Injuries in a Virginia Car Crash

There is no doubt that seat belts are crucial safety devices that protect vehicle occupants during car accidents. Multiple studies have shown that seat belts save thousands of lives every year. But while they significantly reduce the risk of severe injuries, there are instances where…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 23 May 2023

While Saving Lives, Seat Belts Can Also Reduce Serious Injuries in a Virginia Car Crash

Mistakes to Avoid After a Virginia Traffic Accident

Being involved in a traffic accident is something that most people, unfortunately, experience at one time or another. If you find yourself in this situation, you might not be sure what you should do next, and making a mistake could jeopardize your right to compensation.…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 14 May 2023

Mistakes to Avoid After a Virginia Traffic Accident

Signs of a Brain Injury after a Car Accident

There are more than 5 million vehicle accidents reported each year and almost 40,000 victims of those crashes do not survive. Approximately 1.5 million people suffer injuries in those accidents. Serious injuries can affect the driver, passengers in the vehicle, and even other people on…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 10 May 2023

Signs of a Brain Injury after a Car Accident

What Are the Most Dangerous Types of Driver Negligence in Virginia Beach?

The national statistics regarding car crashes are jarring. There are more than 38,000 victims who die in vehicle accidents every year. This comes out to 12 deaths for every 100,000 people. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for people who are between the…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 9 May 2023

What Are the Most Dangerous Types of Driver Negligence in Virginia Beach?

Car Accidents Caused by Sun Glare

One of the most frustrating things for a driver to deal with is sun glare. Sun glare is when the sunlight obstructs a vehicle’s windshield. This makes it very difficult for a driver to see anything on the road in front of them. And since…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 4 May 2023

Motorcycle Helmet Safety Tips

May is Motorcycle Safety Month, so it’s a good time to discuss why riders should always wear helmets. According to the national statistics, more than 5,000 people are killed each year in motorcycle accidents. Thousands more are seriously injured, and many of those victims are…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 27 Apr 2023

What Do I Do With My Dashcam Footage After a Virginia Car Accident?

Surveillance cameras are becoming more and more predominant in our everyday lives. Most businesses have security cameras that record everything that happens inside and outside of their premises. Many homes also have doorbell cameras and surveillance systems that record any and all activity. Will da

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 25 Apr 2023

What Do I Do With My Dashcam Footage After a Virginia Car Accident?

Motorcycles and Virginia Insurance Laws

Just like anyone else who drives a vehicle in the state of Virginia, motorcycle riders have a minimum amount of liability insurance they are required to carry. The reason for insurance minimums is to help hold anyone who operates a motor vehicle financially liable for…

By Eric Washburn

/ 17 Apr 2023