This month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice with proposed changes to the Hours-of-Service (HOS) standards that regulate the operations of commercial heavy-duty trucks. This came after the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) submitted a 2018
Northern Virginia residents are embracing the movement toward simple, accessible and inexpensive transportation and electric scooter companies have responded by rolling out electric scooters in several NOVA cities. Electric scooters, or e-scooters, are extremely convenient because they are dockless.
By being among the first to assist at the scene of emergencies, first responders such as paramedics, police officers, and firefighters play a crucial role in keeping the public safe. While many recognize that being a first responder comes with risks, however, few stop to…
About 4.7 million dog bites occur in the U.S. each year, 800,000 of which require medical care. Bills can be surprisingly costly for the nearly one in five dog bite victims who need medical attention.
With summer in full swing, one thing is for certain: rising temperatures, particularly in parked cars, is a safety threat that must be taken seriously.
Getting into a car accident is a frightening and anxiety-inducing experience on its own. To find out that the driver who caused your accident does not have enough insurance coverage to pay for your injuries- whether it be medical bills, lost wages, or pain and…
While slippery winter walkways are gone for now, new tripping hazards have emerged in the spring and summertime. There are several hazards that cause dangerous trip-and-fall accidents this time each year, including sidewalk cracks, unsettled surfaces, and poor walkway maintenance. What causes trip-a
As the summer months approach, an increasing number of bicyclists can be found on Virginia roads. With more people sharing the roads, though, the risk of being in a traffic accident is also increasing. Title 46.2 Chapter 8 of the Code of Virginia, which contains…
In critical and time-sensitive medical emergencies, being airlifted to a hospital can be a lifesaving necessity. Far too often, however, families are left with crippling medical debt from these rides: one investigation completed by CNN unveiled medical airlift bills ranging from $34,000 up to more…
Recently, multiple lawsuits have been filed against Lindsay Transportation Solutions for allegedly endangering people’s lives with defective highway guardrails. Their controversial X-Lite End Terminals have been associated with several deaths caused by the failure of the end terminal, or starting po
On March 28, 82-year-old Virginia Resident John Bright died from injuries sustained two days earlier when he was hit by a car in a crosswalk. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case. In fact, new statistics reveal that pedestrian traffic fatalities are only getting worse.…
As a follow-up to my post of March 8, 2019, another bill of interest and benefit to citizens of Virginia is Senate Bill 1543, which makes changes to Virginia’s Wrongful Death Statute (Va. Code § 8.01-50 et seq. By way of background, if a person…
