Most car accidents happen between vehicles that are relatively the same size. This means that the frames line up, so cars tend to collide and bounce off of one another. Injuries can still be more severe for someone in a smaller or lighter vehicle, but these vehicles...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Avoid skidding during the winter months
While most people are very excited about the holiday season, it does have its downsides. The weather during the winter months can be cold and slippery, which makes driving more hazardous. Skidding out of control is every driver’s worst nightmare, and this is a real...
What are the 3 ways distraction works?
Most people have heard that drivers need to avoid getting distracted as it increases the chance they crash. Yet, with so many campaigns focusing on phones, people may not realize that many other things can be just as distracting. Understanding the mechanisms of...
Common symptoms of delayed injuries after a car accident
Motor vehicle accidents often leave at least one person with an injury. In more serious collisions, the risk of fatality is higher. Nevertheless, there are cases when a person involved in a car crash leaves the accident site unscathed. Some may call it luck, while...
Driving impairments caused by medication
Aside from alcohol, other substances, including over-the-counter or prescription medicine, can cause driving impairments and increase crash risks. Most people could feel fine after taking medication, but others experience side effects or reactions that might put the...
5 exceptions to Virginia’s law banning phone use while driving
This generation’s distracted driving behaviors stem from its relentless addiction to staying virtually connected at all times. Therefore, drivers’ focus is often on their screens instead of on the road. A 2019 study by a road safety company revealed that Virginia is...
Pedestrian accidents in urban and rural areas
As a pedestrian, you must remain alert whenever moving vehicles are nearby. Whether you walk through a parking lot, alongside a seemingly quiet road or across a busy street, you could become seriously hurt if a vehicle hits you. It is crucial to recognize the risk...
DUI car accidents falling in Virginia, but still deadly
We all know that driving drunk can lead to terrible consequences. But how much of a menace are drunk drivers on Virginia's streets and highways? A bad one, but getting better in some ways, according to the state Department of Motor Vehicles. But while car accidents...
What is the difference between quadriparesis and quadriplegia?
Many people know about injuries that cause life-lasting paralysis. Some people lose all feeling in their arms and legs, which is quadriplegia. However, it is possible that a car accident could produce a similar condition that does not fully paralyze you. In the event...
Choosing the right footwear for safe driving
Driving is an important, often necessary, and common skill. However, it also carries with it tangible risks. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, over 3,500 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2021. While complete elimination of...
