The triumphs of international transportation have been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. The dangers of traveling close to masses of other people on airplanes, cruise ships, trains, and other public transport may outweigh the convenience as long as the coronavirus is part of our lives. Read more about how to use public transportation safely and protect your rights.
Taking the bus in Virginia is not only an affordable way to travel, but it also reduces traffic congestion and is more eco-friendly than everyone driving personal vehicles. Another benefit is safety; compared to the rate of car accidents in the U.S., bus accidents occur…
“I was not wearing a helmet when I was hurt in a cycling accident. Can I still file a claim?” If the injury occurred in Virginia, the answer is YES. As Virginia bike wreck lawyers, we’ve heard this question many times. A lack of knowledge…
As the weather warms and summer kicks off, boating on the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Anna, and other waterways across Virginia shifts into high gear. The Fourth of July, in particular, is one of the busiest boating holidays of the year. But with fireworks,…
There are many injuries you can suffer in a car accident, but whiplash is one of the most common. Approximately 65 percent of all car accident victims, and about three million Americans, suffer whiplash injuries every year. In 2023, there were more than 125,000 car…
It takes less than half an hour to get from Alexandria City, Virginia, to downtown Washington, D.C., and even less time to cross the border from one state to the other. Both adopted Vision Zero, a global initiative to put an end to traffic deaths…
Since the Virginia Supreme Court ruling in Manu v. GEICO Cas. Co., 293 Va. 371 (2017), insurance companies have frequently taken advantage of the lack of bad faith laws in Virginia. People who suffered personal injuries from car accidents caused by underinsured motorists (UM) or…
There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth. The drivers involved in a car crash almost always have different recollections of how the crash occurred. Thankfully, new technology has made it easier to determine the truth — all thanks…
Being injured in a car crash can be overwhelming, and the full extent of your injuries and property damage may not be known for days or weeks following the accident. However, insurance companies need to be informed of accidents quickly. This can create a sticky…
In recent years, e-bikes have grown in popularity. In the U.S., there are more than one million enthusiasts who have an e-bike of their own. This mode of transportation, powered by electronically chargeable batteries, has been lauded by commuters avoiding the high price of filling…
With spring approaching, more Virginians are pulling bikes out of their garages for recreation, commuting, and exercise. Unfortunately, not all bicyclists who hit the roads will stay out of harm’s way and could be involved in a Virginia biking accident. In May of 2023, there…
