The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident is highest among drivers in the 16-to-19 age group. In fact, drivers in this age group are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than those who…
A sudden and unexpected car accident can rattle your nerves and leave you confused – especially if another driver caused the crash. As you work through the aftermath, you may fall back on something comfortable and familiar that you once heard in an insurance company ad – that the company…
Did you recently get injured in a traffic crash in Virginia? If so, you may wonder whether you should invest your time in pursuing a car accident claim. The length of time may determine whether you go ahead with the case. If you do move forward with a car accident…
Video cameras are everywhere today, from red light cameras at intersections to security cameras in stores, office buildings and parking lots. People also have cameras on their phones. So, if a camera did not catch an incident such as a car accident, an iPhone likely did. Insurance companies often try…
Getting hurt in a car accident in Richmond, VA can be devastating. Personal injuries often result in extensive hospital bills, treatment costs, and the inability to earn a living. When your injuries are so severe that they prevent you from going to work and doing your job, the financial costs…
In recent years, states across the country have passed laws and taken other steps to combat the problem of distracted driving. Virginia is one of those states. In 2013, Virginia joined a group of 47 states that ban texting while driving, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports. However,…
Car accidents in Virginia can be painful and disorienting. Many traffic collisions result in serious and fatal injuries. Victims injured by another driver’s negligence can require months of medical treatment and rehabilitative services. Even if you are involved in only a minor accident resulting in property damage, the crash still…
Car crashes can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute you are driving down the road, headed home or off to work or school, and the next you hear the honking of horns, the screeching of tires, the sound of breaking glass. In that moment, your life can…
Car accident prevention and teen driving safety should be on the minds of all parents in Virginia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Six teens between the ages of 16 and 19…
Motorists will soon see new warning signs when they travel on stretches of Interstate 81 and Interstate 95 in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) designed the signs to remind drivers that traveling even 10 miles per hour (mph) over the speed limit in a posted 70 mph zone…
