Pedestrians, unlike drivers, have no protection from a crash. As a result, their injuries tend to be much more severe. Virginia pedestrians can pursue legal action against dangerous drivers, so long as they are not partially responsible for the crash.
There are countless ways someone can act negligently in everyday life. Unfortunately, those negligent actions can lead to innocent people being injured during everyday situations, like driving to work, going shopping, or even visiting a friend at their home. Bodily injuries can have lasting effects…
While Virginia businesses are required to meet safety standards and regulations to protect their employees and create safe work environments, there are still countless workplace accidents each year. According to the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, there were 37,842 major workplace injurie
The holiday season can be an exciting time of year, full of gift-giving and visiting with family and friends. But it also means that drivers should be more cautious on the roads, especially when it comes to large trucks. Online shopping is the norm for…
Pedestrian accident fatalities have been increasing throughout the nation for more than a decade. However, there’s a concerning new trend in Virginia: pedestrian accidents are on the rise for young people.
People will always need products and services, from food, clothing, and toys to household items, cars, and fuel. Ground freight services offered by the trucking industry are still the most reliable way to transport these crucial goods. In fact, truckers provide more than 70 percent…
Each year, Virginia pedestrian accidents cause serious and fatal injuries. Most are preventable; speeding, distracted driving, failure to obey traffic signals and signs, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are some of the most common causes.
There are more than 3.5 million large truck drivers in the U.S. that drive 2,000 to 3,000 miles per week on average. Commercial truck drivers are held to a higher standard than someone driving a passenger vehicle. They must obtain commercial driver’s licenses and complete…
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and a new episode of the podcast Freakonomics discusses why the U.S. stands out from other countries regarding pedestrian fatalities.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an investigation into a July crash between a Tesla Model Y vehicle and a tractor-trailer truck in Warrenton, Virginia. The crash occurred when the tractor-trailer pulled out of a truck stop. As the truck pulled onto…
