Even the most experienced Virginia driver finds a car accident stressful. After the accident, you have concerns about your health, the safety of the other driver and all passengers involved. The focus then quickly shifts to financial aspects, such as covering...
Car Accidents
What are the most common causes of automobile accidents?
Virginia is a beautiful state with lots of fun things to do. As you drive in this state, you must do your part to avoid automobile accidents. One way to do this is by learning about the causes of many car collisions. Running into an animal Unfortunately, many drivers...
Broken bones after a car accident
Broken bones are a common injury after a car accident, as the impact of the collision can cause severe force to be applied to the body. This can result in bones fractured or broken, which can be extremely painful and will require medical treatment. In Virginia alone,...
Can you develop symptoms months later after a car accident?
You are driving in Virginia when you suddenly get into a car accident. Afterward, adrenaline can cause you to think that you are okay initially, but it is only later that you start to hurt. Sadly, many injuries could take months to develop, and you only then realize...
Watch for these brain injury warning signs after an accident
Of all the ways a person can traumatically injure their brain in Virginia, car crashes are among the most common. Heavy vehicles and high speeds are a dangerous combination. By failing to deal with it properly, you can make the problem worse. What classifies a brain...
Speed may increase the risk of a crash
Driving too fast for road conditions may significantly increase the risk of a truck accident occurring on a Virginia road or highway. Traveling at an excessive rate of speed may make it harder to stop or to take other actions safely. Reduced margin for error Any...
Increased Nighttime Accidents Could Be Caused By Shift Workers
Those who work overnight may be at a higher risk of a condition called Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD). This condition may make them more likely to get into motor vehicle accidents while traveling to work on Virginia highways. There are several reasons why those who...
How to drive safely during this coming school season
Summer is nearly over, which means that Virginia schools will soon be back in session. To keep kids and everyone else safe, here are a few back-to-school safety driving tips. Sharing the road with young pedestrians Driving through school zones requires plenty of...
What do the ‘deadliest 100 days of summer’ mean?
Teenagers are more likely to be killed in motor vehicle accidents during the summer than any other time of year. That's why the phrase "the 100 deadliest days of summer" has become a rallying cry for safety advocates. The meaning The 100 deadliest days of summer are...