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More than 125 pedestrians were fatally injured due to motor vehicle accidents in 2021 in the state of Virginia. The total figure of pedestrian fatalities and injuries continues to increase yearly, despite the strict laws and regulations we have in place. Pedestrians and motorists must engage in safe practices while sharing the road to decrease...

Playing it safe on the road can sometimes be easier said than done. After all, you don’t have control over other drivers. If you or other drivers are involved in risky behaviors on the road or are inexperienced, your odds of getting into a car accident are that much higher.  But there are things you can do to...

If you have been involved in an accident with a large commercial vehicle, such as a tractor-trailer, you will quickly find out that it is very different from being in a typical automobile collision. Unlike most motorists, most trucking companies and commercial vehicles have a legal team on-call who are ready to investigate and defend...

Recovering from an accident can be very challenging. On top of painful physical and emotional injuries, victims often face significant financial damages as well. When victims sustain injuries in car accidents due to the negligence of others, they can file a claim with the insurance company of the at-fault driver to seek monetary compensation. Unfortunately, there are...

Everyone knows it is tough to get a teen to look up from his or her cellphone. But when teens – or anyone – get behind the wheel, it is more than an annoyance; it’s a significant danger. Drivers are required to pay attention and avoid distractions when operating a motor vehicle because distractions while...

Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other commercial vehicles (CMVs) are imposing forces on the road. Because of their size and weight as well as the material they may be hauling, they can be intimidating to other drivers on the road. While being in an accident is a traumatic experience, an accident can be even more catastrophic and life-changing if...