Road dangers are a growing problem across the United States with people being injured and losing their lives in auto accidents with a worrisome frequency. In Virginia – and particularly Southside Virginia – the chance of catastrophic damage is worse because of the...
If you are injured in a car crash, you will likely be offered a settlement from the at-fault party or their insurer. While it might be tempting to simply take the settlement and put the matter behind you, you might want to consider whether that settlement is enough to...
Most automobile accidents begin and end in a few seconds. The events happen in such rapid succession that not even surviving victims cannot accurately describe exactly what happened. In such cases, investigators from law enforcement agencies and attorneys representing...
The death of a close relative is never easy. But losing a parent, spouse or child in a car accident can be especially devastating. Especially if one of the drivers involved caused the wreck. Loss of life in a reasonably preventable crash, such as one caused by a drunk...
In 2020, approximately 11,650 people in the United States were killed in a drunk driving crash. It is common knowledge that if a person in Virginia drives with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 or greater, they cannot be trusted to operate a motor vehicle safely...
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, then you’re probably angry, frustrated, and scared of what the future has in store. After all, the damages that have been unfairly thrust upon you are probably so extensive that they’re at the point of being...
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Truck accidents can be devastating to others on the roads in Virginia. The size and weight of these massive commercial vehicles can slam into smaller passenger trucks and cars, causing serious damage and catastrophic injuries. One of the major contributors to severe...
It is not uncommon for companies to see OSHA standards as little more than a collection of rules that they must comply with. Employers in Virginia and elsewhere who buy into the NFPA 70E standard may benefit in a variety of ways. It is intended to help prevent...
In 2017, there were 10,874 deaths caused by traffic accidents involving drunk drivers in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Volvo is going to try to make Virginia roads safer by using technology to reduce the chances...