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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every state in the United States makes it illegal for someone to drive with a .08 blood alcohol level or higher. This is because high alcohol levels can impair a driver’s ability to control a vehicle....
You do what you can to protect yourself on the road. Unfortunately, other drivers present an unpredictable factor. This is particularly true of distracted drivers, such as those who drive drowsy. What sort of dangers do drowsy drivers pose? Why is it that drowsy...
Car accidents can be especially fatal when they involve pedestrians and cyclists. But how common are these accidents in Virginia? Understanding the data around these collisions can help cyclists and pedestrians stay safe on and near Virginia roads. Accidents by the...
While driving home from work in a residential area, your calm day takes on an abrupt and startling turn. The driver of another vehicle blows through a stop sign. You are unable to avoid colliding with the other vehicle, and a traffic accident occurs. The crunch of...
If you are struck by a drunk driver, someone going over the speed limit or a driver who is using their phone behind the wheel, you could face a long road to recovery. Aside from serious injuries, financial hardships and mental pain, these accidents also prove fatal,...
Even a relatively minor motor vehicle accident can result in serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment. You may have to take unpaid time away from work, making it even more difficult to cope with mounting medical bills. While you may be eager to file...
You have been in a collision with another motor vehicle. At first, it seems relatively minor. There does not seem to be much damage to your vehicle, and you do not seem to have any pain or other symptoms. The temptation in this scenario may be to simply count your...
Virginia requires that all drivers carry liability insurance. Your policy may include additional types of coverage, but the liability insurance is what comes into play after an accident. You should understand what your policy covers and how that will translate to...
Your accident was minor, the car sustaining only a small dent. In the adrenaline rush immediately afterward, you did not feel any pain yourself. The pain may come days or even weeks later. You may not realize what is causing your discomfort at first. Then you remember...
If you suffered an injury in an accident caused by another motorist, you may decide to seek compensation from his or her insurance company to cover damages such as medical bills and lost wages. Often, however, the insurance company's settlement offer does not begin to...
