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...
Injuries
Are you guilty of distracted driving?
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...
If the paramedics arrive should you go with them after an accident?
Every year in the U.S. nearly three million people are injured in a car crash. Each day more than 100 people die from car crash injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While it may seem a bit morbid, the National Safety Council cites...
Get to know Virginia’s distracted driving laws
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...
What can drivers and pedestrians do to avoid accidents?
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...
