Many kinds of truck crashes happen along the I-81 corridor, where heavy truck traffic is common. These accidents often cause serious injuries with long-lasting consequences. Virginia's pure contributory negligence law prevents those injured from seeking compensation...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car crashes the leading cause of spinal cord injuries
Many Virginia car crashes have severe consequences. Some of the most devastating are spinal cord injuries. The human spine, a delicate and intricate structure, is vulnerable to the forces unleashed in a collision. Understanding how these injuries often result from car...
How multitasking while driving puts you in danger
Taking the same routes every day may make you feel comfortable with the idea of multitasking and driving. However, it’s crucial to remember just how unpredictable the road can be. A crossing pedestrian, a stalled car and other obstacles may suddenly present...
What to do after a multivehicle accident in Virginia
Crashing against another car always leaves a traumatic impact. But having three or more vehicles involved significantly aggravates the emotional torment, and potential injuries and damages. Multivehicle accidents are common in Virginia and play out differently...
Aggressive drivers and traffic collisions
While driving, you could become involved in a traffic crash due to a drunk driver or someone using their phone behind the wheel. Additionally, an aggressive driver could cause a collision, which highlights the importance of identifying and trying to avoid aggressive...
Underlying injuries that put your health at risk
Dealing with a car crash may leave you with more than a damaged vehicle and a bad day. The crash itself may have left your body with damage that is not apparent in the time immediately afterward. Underlying injuries include some with severe and life-threatening...
What photographs should you take after a car accident?
Few things in life can interrupt an otherwise pleasant day faster than a car accident. If you suffer a serious injury in the wreck, your entire year can get off-track. Luckily, you might be eligible for substantial financial compensation for your injuries and other...
3 tips for staying safe around hazmat vehicles
If you follow the headlines, you are probably familiar with a recent motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that was carrying hazardous materials in Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the truck accident resulted in a lengthy...
Reviewing four important steps to take after a vehicle crash
No one intends to become involved in a traffic accident, but things happen, and it is best to have a plan for dealing with the unexpected. Here are four important steps to take after a vehicle collision. 1. Move to safety First things first. You need to check yourself...
Who is legally responsible for sun glare accidents?
If you have driven the I-81 corridor recently, you have undoubtedly experienced some extreme sun glare. While sunny days usually make you happy, sun glare can make it virtually impossible to see other vehicles. Even worse, it can cause or contribute to a potentially...