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...
Personal Injury
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...
The dangers posed by drowsy driving
Virginia drivers need to be vigilant about drowsiness on the road because it can impair their attention, judgment and reaction times. Drowsiness is so serious that it triples the risk for a car crash. In its effects, it's often compared to drunk driving. Going without...
Drivers may face more risks on rural roads than on city roads
Though driving in the city can be stressful and dangerous, this does not necessarily mean that the countryside is any safer. Drivers in Virginia may be more or less familiar with rural roads, but what they must remember is that these roads present their own types of...
Older cars are behind most crashes involving defective equipment
Drivers in Virginia who own a vehicle more than 10 years old should ensure that they are maintaining it on a regular basis. While maintenance is important for any vehicle, whatever its age, the neglect of it is more often seen among owners of older vehicles. Without...
Your actions after an accident can be crucial for recovery
Car crashes can happen in an instant, and it’s hard to know what to do. Even as your heart is racing, a level head will serve you best as you handle the aftermath of an accident. Nearly 200 people are injured in Virginia every day because of traffic accidents....
Eating while driving: a common distraction
Some in Warrenton may say that establishing fault immediately following a car accident should not be a priority. Yet determining liability helps to ensure that if you need additional assistance in covering your accident expenses, you know where to turn for it. What...