From their name alone, slip-and-fall accidents do not sound that serious. But every year, more than one million people visit a hospital emergency room due to a slip-and-fall accident. Slip and fall accidents in Virginia may lead to life-altering consequences; it is...
Dental injuries from a motorcycle accident in Virginia can give you trouble when doing everyday things like talking, eating, sleeping and even breathing. This can make it challenging to work or deal with your life responsibilities. As such, it's highly recommended...
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...
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...
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...
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common reasons why Virginia residents are injured. If you have been harmed but need to file your claim against the government, it’s important to know how it works. When is a government entity liable for a slip and fall?...
Summers in Virginia mean that more people are out on the roads. This includes motorcycle riders, who face higher risks of fatal accidents. Individuals on motorcycles face more than twice the risk of death in a crash than those in other vehicles. What is the rate of...
Drivers might worry about what a commercial truck driver will do because a smaller car could suffer significant damage after a collision with a tractor-trailer. Avoiding oversized trucks won’t be an option for anyone driving in Virginia, as semi-trucks and other...
Semi-trucks regularly travel through Virginia. If truck accidents occur, people are at a higher risk of certain types of injuries, some of which can be fatal or cause permanent disabilities. Traumatic brain injuries Truck accidents aren’t like regular car accidents....
Motorcycle fatalities have been rising in over the last few years. The unusual circumstances of 2020 and 2021 increased risky driving behavior. The risky behavior has continued into 2022 and has helped push motorcycle accidents higher than in previous years. Staying...