One of the nation’s leading causes of car accidents, drowsy or fatigued driving affects every driver on the road, regardless of experience and age. According to a study by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are nearly 800 drowsy-driving related fatalities annually, with almost 50,000 more injured. This comes from over 100,000 police-reported accidents […]
Category: Car Accidents
How to Identify Aggressive Driving
Many car accidents are preventable. From drunk to distracted drivers, the common denominator in many car crashes is human error. Aggressive driving, otherwise known as road rage or reckless driving, is another form of unsafe driving behavior that puts the drivers and those around them in danger. To keep yourself and your passengers safe, it […]
Can You Sue a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving remains a serious issue and a threat to drivers and their passengers in Virginia and across the nation. According to 2017 data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, twelve alcohol-related crashes happened daily on average. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) figures suggest that one third of individuals can expect to be […]
How Effective Are My Car’s Safety Features?
Most vehicles are equipped with basic safety features like airbags, antilock brakes, and three-point seatbelts which are shown to reduce accidents and injuries. Recent developments in vehicle safety have also led to more advanced driver-assist technologies designed to prevent crashes before they occur, but are they really making our cars, trucks, and SUVs safer? The […]
Can Car Accidents Cause Back Pain?
The force that is created when your car crashes into an object, whether a stationary object or another vehicle, is enough to send your spine into fits. If you were lucky enough, the crash you were just in was not bad enough to crush you. Unfortunately, you are not out of the woods just yet. […]
What is Malicious Prosecution?
Malicious prosecution is the act of knowingly filing a civil or criminal lawsuit against an individual with no reasonable grounds, probable cause, or acting with improper purposes. In such cases, the defendant in that case may be entitled to file a lawsuit claiming malicious prosecution against a prosecutor or others who initiated the claims. Typically, […]
How to Stay Safe on the Road on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer vacation season. The national holiday falls on May 30 this year, and often features parades and other memorial activities in many communities across the nation. AAA says the 2022 Memorial Day holiday could be the busiest in many years. The auto insurer that traditionally forecasts […]
Can Potholes Cause Car Accidents?
Drivers frequently complain about potholes, especially during the spring and early summer months when potholes tend to become more pronounced. Potholes are more than mere annoyances, though: they can be serious road hazards and can contribute to car accidents. Each year, more than six billion dollars in property damage is attributed to potholes and similar […]
Can a Pedestrian be at Fault in a Car Accident?
It is usually thought that pedestrians have the right of way and, in many cases, this is true. However, it is not a hard and fast rule as a pedestrian can take action, or inaction, which may put them at fault for a car accident. Both drivers and pedestrians have legal responsibilities. They both must […]
How Can I Park My Car Safely on the Street?
Street parking may seem trivial, but for millions of Americans, securing and paying for parking is a constant struggle, particularly in large urban areas. Over 35 percent of households do not have garages or carports to safely park their cars and must find parking on a public street or pay to rent a spot in […]