Motor Vehicle Accidents

Cognitive distractions affect a driver's ability to focus on the road. These distractions occur when a driver's mind isn’t fully engaged with driving. These distractions can stem from various sources, such as engaging in deep conversations or thinking about stressful...

When a driver is following another car, they need to maintain a safe following distance. Many experts define this as at least three seconds. But it can change depending on road conditions. When someone drives too close to the next vehicle, this is known as tailgating,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...