After a car accident, you may notice you have increased trouble doing simple, everyday tasks. Your spine in particular may feel achy or weak. This phenomenon is often known as spinal cord trauma, and can come from severe whiplash after you made a sudden stop while in...

A traumatic brain injury can have lasting impacts on your health in many ways. It can also manifest in the short-term in a way that disrupts your daily life. On top of that, these effects can influence your mind, behavior, mental state and physical wellness.  It is...

Construction zones are a necessary, if annoying, part of life in Virginia, and as communities grow in size and more drivers use the same roads, the need for road construction increases. Work zones create many risks and hazards for motorists and passengers though, and...

It is natural to feel intimidated when you approach a large truck on the road. Due to their greater size and weight, semi trucks can inflict serious damage and injury after colliding with another vehicle. While truck drivers bear responsibility for safe driving, you...

Pedestrians naturally have a greater risk of serious outcomes in accidents given their inherent lack of protection compared with the protection people in cars and other vehicles have. Factors such as limited street lighting may further increase pedestrian risks.  Even...

The number of drivers over the age of 65 has increased considerably in the past two decades, giving seniors the opportunity to maintain a positive quality of life. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 7,000 seniors died in motor...

Motor vehicle crashes have the potential to cause a wide range of mental and emotional hardships. Some victims struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or anxiety. Moreover, some experience changes with regard to their personality. These changes often...

When you hear the phrase "distracted driving," there's a good chance that texting while driving comes to mind. Reading or sending texts is perhaps the most alarming distraction behind the wheel – glancing at your phone for just five seconds is like driving a football...

According to data from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, driving distractions play a role of 80% of all crashes in the state. In response to these startling numbers, Virginia has established laws prohibiting electronic device use by drivers. Review these...

Even if you typically think of yourself as a driver, there are also times when you are a pedestrian. Whether you are walking or driving, you bear some responsibility for preventing accidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles. While your responsibility does not...