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Car accidents are often described as “minor” when vehicle damage appears limited, no one reports a serious injury at the scene, or the crash seems relatively straightforward. But “minor” is not a formal legal or medical classification, and the true impact of an accident may not be immediately clear. In 2025, Virginia recorded 67,757 property...

For many of us, driving is a significant part of our day-to-day lives, but with so many vehicles on the road today, the unfortunate reality is that car accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injury and death in the U.S. In 2024, an estimated 2.42 million people were injured and 39,254 were...

Many people have no idea what uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is, and most don’t even realize they have it on their own auto policy. In simple terms, UM/UIM coverage is insurance you carry on your own policy that protects you if you’re hurt in a car crash caused by a driver who has no insurance...

Commercial motor vehicles include far more than tractor-trailers. Delivery trucks, utility vehicles, shuttle buses, and other work-related vehicles may qualify as CMVs under state and federal law, and that distinction can have a significant impact on how an accident claim is investigated and pursued.

A serious car accident can be life-changing, but even a minor one can linger, both on your insurance premium and, if you were hurt, on your ability to recover for your injuries. In Virginia, both come down to a single question: were you at fault? Below, we explain how long an accident can affect your...

One of the unfortunate myths surrounding car accident injuries is that unless the injuries are serious, there’s no point in getting a medical evaluation. Regardless of how serious the injuries may seem, there are many life-threatening conditions that can only be detected by a medical professional. One very common example is internal bleeding, which can...