Many collisions between passenger sedans and large commercial trucks are caused by negligent truck drivers. Studies have shown that speeding, illegal maneuvers, and driver fatigue or drug use are major contributors to accidents. But trucking companies also share liability in…
Car accidents are inherently traumatic, and motorists often suffer the brunt of damage in their chests. There are some simple reasons for this. For one, a seat belt can cut deeply into the chest, causing injury. Although seat belts save…
Most truck accidents involve collisions on the road. However, some accidents are even scarier—a large, heavy commercial truck can tip over and land directly on top of nearby cars and pedestrians. These rollover accidents are fortunately rare, but they can…
The holiday season is upon us, and for many people that means visiting family and friends for Thanksgiving. However, motorists need to exercise extreme caution whenever out on the roads. In what is a surprising statistic to many, Thanksgiving is…
To some, whiplash is a minor injury that many attorneys exaggerate by putting their clients in a foam neck brace when all they experience is some mild discomfort. As experienced car accident lawyers in Virginia Beach, however, we realize that…
Distracted driving is a grave danger on Virginia’s roads. According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least 9 people die in a distracted driving accident every day, and another 1,000 are injured. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates…
Truck drivers work under stressful conditions, and sometimes they get behind the wheel when they are too tired to drive safely. The results can be catastrophic. Each year, thousands of people are injured in the United States when fatigued drivers…
Even though Virginia is known for one of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country, alcohol is still a common contributing factor in car accidents in Virginia Beach and all across the state. According to the Virginia Department of…
If you were injured in a truck accident in Virginia, you might be thinking about obtaining compensation through a personal injury claim. You do not have to go through this alone. Consult with an auto accident attorney in Virginia Beach…
As more than 316 million Americans were ordered to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, many states, including Virginia, have seen traffic volume reduce significantly. Consequently, reduced travel on the road also means fewer auto accidents. While it is too…
