If you walk to work, jog for exercise or simply like to relax and clear your mind by going for a walk, it is important to understand the risk of a traffic accident. Unfortunately, many pedestrians are injured and even killed when they are struck by vehicles, such as...
Personal Injury
Avoid reckless driving accidents in Virginia
You know that reckless driving can cause a serious accident. However, you might not be clear on what this legal term actually means. Virginia drivers should be familiar with the state's categorization of actions considered reckless driving. Reckless driving definition...
Reviewing the risks of eating while driving
You likely have noticed the added attention paid to the dangers posed by distracted drivers in Virginia in recent years. Yet if after having experienced a car accident (caused by seemingly inexplicable actions on the part of another driver), if you cannot attribute...
Can self-driving vehicles be trusted?
Fully autonomous vehicles may not be everywhere on the roads in the United States just yet but they have come a long way from being thought of as fictional elements in movies or television shows. Despite the advances being made from a technology perspective, it seems...
Virginia sees surge in pedestrian fatalities
In the ten years spanning 2009 through 2018, pedestrian safety across Virginia appears to have declined significantly. According to records from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a total of 74 pedestrians died statewide in 2009. In 2018, the state...
Even two drinks can lead to a drunk driving accident
It is common knowledge that drunk driving should be avoided. However, there will always be those in the Warrenton area who are reckless or think they are above the law and will drive drunk. Drunk drivers are a danger not just to themselves, but also to everyone else...
Accident in Virginia made worse when one driver flees the scene
Motor vehicle accidents are, unfortunately, incredibly common in America. There seems to be no end to the potential causes for these accidents, including conduct such as drunk driving, distracted driving and even drowsy driving. But, no matter the cause, any given...
Woman claims store was negligent in personal injury lawsuit
Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for business owners or employees to neglect routine maintenance or basic care in stores and shops, which can lead to dangerous conditions for customers. Property under disrepair can obviously be very dangerous and lead...
Every year, thousands suffer personal injury due to negligence
In today's world, there are many uncertainties, but one certainty will always remain: accidents are going to happen. While it's true that accidents will happen regardless of preventive measures, the odds can be greatly reduced by taking basic...
Lawsuit filed after sidewalk fall results in personal injury
In the state of Virginia, business and property owners must adhere to strict rules and regulations that were put in place for the protection of customers and visitors. In order to adhere to these laws, floors and walkways must be cleared of foreign objects...