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...

While numerous auto manufacturers are moving toward fully autonomous vehicles in the future, they must reach that goal by clearing several technological advances. These high-tech safety features can include things like blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning...

A legal action filed over the wrongful death of a loved one involved in a vehicle accident may provide some relief and help a family move forward. As noted on Virginia’s Legislative Information System website, the state’s laws require showing how another party's...

Drivers in Virginia know well that some driving behaviors are riskier than others. Drunk driving often comes to mind when most people think of these behaviors. Texting while driving is often a close second. But what about drowsy driving?  Many studies show that drowsy...

If you receive serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident that are beyond the capabilities of a smaller hospital to treat, you may require transportation to a larger facility via Nightingale helicopter. According to 3WTKR, the trip via ambulance could take 40...

Virginia law enforcement may pull over a driver in Virginia who is visibly texting while driving, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Legislators passed this law to emphasize the seriousness of distracted driving, in hopes that the threat of a $125...

Icy road conditions and dense fog can impact Virginia drivers hitting the road during the winter holidays. In low visibility and slick conditions, a single highway accident can affect dozens of vehicles and send the injured to area hospitals. Even injuries considered...