Category: Car Accidents

Despite increasingly harsh criminal penalties for those who drive while under the influence of alcohol, drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of car accidents across the country. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, 34% of 2018 traffic fatalities on Virginia roads were alcohol-related. Many who survive these crashes are left with serious...

Many of us know the dangers of drunk driving, however, these risks do not stop everyone from getting behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol. While we can’t stop other motorists from driving negligently or recklessly, we can take steps ourselves to drive defensively and stay vigilant at all times. Some of the warning...

Under liability laws, anyone who leaves debris in the road inadvertently or intentionally can be held liable for any resulting damages, such as if a driver crashes into that debris and gets hurt. However, find the person or party that left debris in the road is a challenge. For many cases, it is completely impossible...

Many of us know that driving after drinking alcohol is dangerous. But do you know exactly how or why alcohol affects a motorist’s ability to drive safely? In order to control the vehicle when you drive, you require the use of your hands, eyes, and feet, all of which are controlled by your brain. This...

Minimum insurance requirements in Virginia:  Unsafe drivers are not the only ones at risk of accidents and injuries. Even the safest drivers who take all the precautions they should may still be injured in accidents caused by others behind the wheel. No matter how good of a driver you are, you should always make sure...

Many people are under the impression that a car accident claim is only meant to cover your medical expenses. While your medical bills are indeed covered, you may be entitled to much more compensation. Being injured in a car accident can leave you with physical and emotional scars that may never heal. You deserve compensation for these...