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When a victim of a car accident seeks monetary recovery via a personal injury claim, one of the first things the decision-maker must do is determine fault. Who caused the accident? If both parties acted negligently, was one party more negligent than the other? If the...
Pedestrians have more exposure and less protection than people traveling in vehicles. This means their risks of suffering a severe or fatal injury rises exponentially if they get hit by a car. Even with laws designed to protect pedestrians, education plays a big role...
Whether you walk, ride a bicycle or ride in a vehicle, distracted drivers pose a serious threat to your safety on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration outlines some of the reasons why drivers become distracted, such as using an electronic...
Distracted driving is a common cause of accidents, especially amongst the younger population. Many states have already enacted laws to help reduce accidents associated with distracted driving. To crack down on distracted driving, Virginia recently joined other states...
The anxiety and depression gradually surfaced. So did insomnia. You did not expect these bothersome symptoms to surface after your car accident in which you sustained serious injuries. And you are still trying to physically recover. But, obviously, there are more...
The trucking industry has long faced issues relating to truck driver substance abuse. A new registry organized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is offering insight as to how widespread the problem is. The FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse took...
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...
