In Virginia and across the nation, more and more people are returning to some semblance of their normal lives. After more than a year of dealing with the crisis that is still not completely abated, there is a sense of relief about being able to take part in enjoyable...
Personal Injury
What makes truck accidents so common?
Most people do not think much about how their favorite products show up on grocery store shelves in Warrenton. Generally, at some point it is likely that these products travelled to the grocery store on a semi-truck. Truckers often drive long hours on the road to make...
Accident involving officers send two to the hospital
An accident in Fauquier County left three people injured. Rescuers had to take two of the victims to local hospitals. Two of the drivers involved were law enforcement officers. One worked as an officer for the Town of Warrenton and the other was a deputy with the...
Virginia vehicle accident summary sobering, especially re trucks
Multiple Virginia regulatory bodies concerned with traffic safety on the state’s varied roadways (e.g., the Department of State Police and Department of Transportation) annually work together to compile motor vehicle crash data. That is obviously a relevant exercise...
You’re not a distracted driver, are you? Four commonly ignored distractions.
Even those who are vehemently against distracted driving might find themselves partaking in unsafe habits while behind the wheel. Some activities are so common that many drivers ignore the danger and continue to perform them while operating their car, truck or...
Tips on avoiding distracted driving
Were you in a car crash with someone who was talking on the phone at the time? Or perhaps the driver who caused the collision was reading a text message? Unfortunately, these scenarios and many like them are not uncommon. Distracted driving is a serious issue in...
Tips for protecting against 4 common winter-weather hazards
Winter weather is here again. And whether you can't wait to get outside and build a snowman or you prefer to stay warm inside, the fact is that in the coming months, we will have to take extra precautions to protect ourselves and others. Below are four common winter...
Five-vehicle crash in Fairfax County leaves one dead, five injured
Yet another life has been lost on Northern Virginia’s notorious roadways. A five-vehicle crash on Route 1 and Pohick road in Fairfax county left southbound lanes closed for hours as detectives investigated the area. Five people were left with minor injuries and taken...
3 ways you can improve and maintain safety while driving
Car wrecks happen way too often. But you can commit to trying to increase your safety by taking mindful steps both on and off the road. Whether you’ve been involved in a car crash before, have had far too many near-accident experiences or just hope to prevent one in...
Who runs the risk for shoulder dystocia?
You may be wondering what sort of conditions might arise during your pregnancy. There's one birth injury called shoulder dystocia that, though occurring in only 0.2% to 0.3% of pregnancies, could affect an expectant mother in Virginia. Dystocia means slow or difficult...
