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Top 10 Virginia Cycling Safety Tips

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…

By Justin Curcio

/ 27 Mar 2024

Virginia State Police Call Attention To Increase in Pedestrian Deaths

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.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 13 Mar 2024

Driver behind the wheel stopped for people in a crossawalk

How To Maximize Insurance Coverage After An Injury In a Car 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…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 27 Feb 2024

How To Maximize Insurance Coverage After An Injury In a Car Crash

How Winter Months Affect Virginia Pedestrian Accidents

Cold temperatures, icy roads, and earlier sunsets — all hallmark signs that winter is here, but they also signal an increased danger for pedestrians.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 20 Dec 2023

A car driving through a pedestrian crosswalk in the snow

Do Virginia Truck Accidents Increase During the Holidays?

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…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 7 Dec 2023

Do Virginia Truck Accidents Increase During the Holidays?

Virginia Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise for Young People

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.

By Justin Curcio

/ 21 Nov 2023

Young people walking and biking in a busy street at night

Do Commercial Truck Driver Shortages Play a Role in Virginia Trucking Accidents?

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…

By Thomas Curcio

/ 9 Nov 2023

Do Commercial Truck Driver Shortages Play a Role in Virginia Trucking Accidents?

Hiring a Virginia Pedestrian Accident Attorney Is the First Step to Recovery

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.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 17 Oct 2023

Hiring a Virginia Pedestrian Accident Attorney Is the First Step to Recovery

How Driver Error Can Lead to Virginia Trucking Accidents

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…

By Justin Curcio

/ 28 Sep 2023

How Driver Error Can Lead to Virginia Trucking Accidents

Podcast Discusses Why the U.S. Is So Good At Killing Pedestrians

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.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 22 Sep 2023

Driver looking at his phone about to hit a girl in the street

NHTSA Opens Investigation Of Fatal Virginia Truck Crash Involving a Tesla

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…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 29 Aug 2023

NHTSA Opens Investigation Of Fatal Virginia Truck Crash Involving a Tesla

Virginia Requires Drivers to Stop for Pedestrians at Crosswalks

Each year, Virginia pedestrians are severely injured and killed by cars and other motor vehicles throughout the Commonwealth. These Virginia pedestrian accidents are not only tragic and devastating for victims and their families, but most of them are preventable.

By Justin Curcio

/ 22 Aug 2023

People walking in a crosswalk with cars stopped