A high speed crash on a freeway in another part of Virginia left five people with serious injuries. Authorities described the injuries as life-threatening. The accident happened during the overnight hours. A person driving a passenger car slammed into the rear of a...

Whether you drive, ride a bicycle or even walk near traffic, you need to remain alert at all times. Careless drivers cause many accidents each year, such as those who fail to follow traffic safety guidelines and stay within the speed limit. Not only does speeding...

The intersection of Lee Highway and Old Airport Road near Exit 7 on Interstate 81 has ranked as the top spot for car accidents in Bristol, Virginia since 2016, according to crash data. In that time, more than 150 property damage and 25 injury accidents occurred at...

If you operate a motorcycle, you have to realize the myriad of hazards that you face every time you ride. From drunk drivers to icy roads, high speeds, distracted drivers and chaotic traffic, motorcycle collisions occur for a host of reasons. Sadly, many of these...

Given all of the attention paid to texting while driving, it might surprise you to learn that far more basic and plebeian actions can be just as dangerous. Distraction does not always come in the form of technology. Eating while driving is a very common form of...

Interstates 81, 66 and 64 are major routes through the Shenandoah Valley. Accordingly, every time you drive on one of these highways, you are likely to encounter dozens or even hundreds of commercial vehicles. You may also have to contend with speeders and...

Seat belt syndrome is the name doctors assign to many injuries a seat belt may cause in a car accident. Even if you have a low-speed collision, your body may push against your seat belt. The impact may cause a belt-shaped bruise across your torso. Seat belt syndrome...

One need only look at one of the many massive semi-trucks and tractor-trailers often seen on Virginia's roads and highways to get an idea of the destructive potential they possess. Fortunately, such vehicles are typically driven by experienced drivers who understand...

A drunk driving conviction leaves a person with a criminal record and may come with a set of penalties touted as quite strong. Unfortunately, these realities seem to matter not to too many people in Virginia as the state continues to record many automotive fatalities...

Even a minor fender-bender will add stress to your day. However, if you have been the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you are aware of how specifically frustrating this situation can be. Hit-and-run accidents are especially infuriating because you must watch the...