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…
Imagine a world where car accidents are a thing of the past. While this may sound like a futuristic world, it may be closer than you think. As The Huffington Post reports, automakers currently are developing cars that integrate artificial intelligence systems that can foresee accidents and even help drivers…
Holidays are filled with love and joy, giving and gratitude. While there is no better time than the holidays to give thanks and spend time with family and friends, the holidays have a downside, too: They are one of the most dangerous times of the year when it comes to…
It is an important question among NASCAR fans: “Who’s your driver?” Virginia traffic safety experts want people to realize that it is an important question to ask when it comes to driving away from the racetrack as well. The “Who’s Your Driver?” campaign is a new safety initiative that is…
Car crashes can happen to the best drivers. While developing defensive driving skills can help you to avoid accidents and injuries, you cannot control the behavior or other drivers. Seat belts have been shown to reduce the impact and severity of injuries suffered in automobile accidents. However, what happens if…
