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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
How can you make ends meet after your accident?
Are you facing financial woes in the aftermath of a serious car accident? If so, you’re probably looking for any sort of relief that you can find. But figuring out where to turn for help can be complicated and confusing, especially at a time when you’re just trying to...
What does it mean to total your vehicle?
After a car accident, you may feel relieved that your vehicle still runs and does not seem to have a lot of damage. But the determination is up to your insurer if you have collision coverage or the other party's insurer if they were at fault. You may end up with a...
Proving a negligence claim following a car accident
When a person gets behind the wheel in Virginia, they are legally obligated to operate their vehicles responsibly by adhering to all traffic laws. Unfortunately, to err is human and many people fail to follow the rules while driving. As a result, most motor vehicle...
Virginia Highway Patrol highlights need for better traffic laws
Two major trends are increasing the number of cars on the nation’s – and Virginia’s – highways: people are not staying in their homes as much and the approach of summer. According to the Virginia Highway Patrol (VHP), people who have been confined to their homes for a...