Category: Car Accidents

Car accidents can be extremely costly. In fact, during one recent year, traffic crashes caused an estimated $671 billion in lifetime medical and lost-work costs in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That total includes $456 billion in losses connected to non-fatal injuries. Each…

Cars collided in the road

After a car crash, you may have multiple options for seeking compensation for your medical bills and lost income, depending on whether you live in a “no-fault” or “at-fault” jurisdiction. Washington, D.C., follows a modified “no-fault” system for car accidents. You will likely turn to your car insurance provider for compensation…

Father and son walking in the pedestrian lane while cars are stopping.

Vision Zero is an international program aiming to implement safe roadway systems and traffic awareness. The program’s ultimate goal is to eradicate all deaths and severe injuries from automobile accidents. Understanding the nature of the program and its implementation in Arlington can help everyone know what steps to take to make…

Traffic congestion in Washington DC, metro area.

Washington, D.C., has earned the distinction of having some of the worst traffic congestion in the United States. The reason is simple: Quick population growth without the necessary infrastructure expansion inevitably leads to paralyzing traffic congestion. The metro area’s population has nearly tripled since the 1960s, while road capacity has remained…