People in Virginia and across the United States are increasingly leaving their cars at home and using alternative methods to get around. Bicycling is positive in many ways including helping people stay in shape, saving money on gas and benefiting the environment....
Personal Injury
Troubling rise in U.S. traffic deaths in first six months of 2021
Auto accidents with injuries and fatalities are a consistent problem in Virginia and across the United States. This is a daily concern. In some instances, the landscape is worse than others. The most recent statistics show a worrisome increase in road fatalities for...
How distracted driving hurts car accident victims
The harm that distracted drivers can cause can be extensive. It can cause serious injuries and other harm victims of distracted drivers may least expect. For that reason, victims of distracted drivers should be familiar with scope of the problem of distracted driving...
Legal marijuana sparks fear of DUI auto accidents in Virginia
More and more, marijuana is being legalized across the United States. There are many reasons for this including the changing perspectives about it and the cost for prosecuting people accused of low-level crimes related to it. Recently, Virginia became one of the...
The basic process of a personal injury lawsuit
Each year thousands of Virginia residents are involved in personal injury lawsuits – as either plaintiffs or defendants. In fact, many of our readers may know someone who was involved in this type of litigation. However, many people may still be curious about how,...
Determining slip and fall liability
When a person slips and falls on someone else’s property, the owner of the property where the accident occurred, whether it be a residential complex or retail store, may be liable for the injuries suffered by the victim. In order for an owner to be held liable for...
Car crash kills one in Hanover County
One man is dead after being rear-ended by another driver while driving at low speed on Interstate 295 last Monday. Virginia State Police responded to a call to the northbound lanes of I-295 in Hanover County at approximately 9:14 a.m. Julian Ritch, 60, was driving...
Fatality statistics rose in Virginia in 2020 despite less driving
For Virginians and people throughout the United States, 2020 was an unusual year. With the health crisis stoking fundamental changes in the way people live and work, it led to a radically different lifestyle. People also behaved differently when on the road. This...
2020 sees uptick in fatal car accidents involving teen drivers
Getting their driver’s license is a huge milestone for many teenagers in Virginia. However, teens do not have the experience behind the wheel that older drivers do, and teens may be easily distracted or otherwise take unnecessary risks while driving. Any of these...
Seven ways to reduce slips for seniors
Everyone experiences that moment of fear as they start to fall backward. It's like a slow-motion moment where you just have to brace yourself from any serious injuries. Sometimes, fear and pain only last a moment. However, most seniors have longer effects from a sip...