According to Travelers Companies, Inc., out of the holidays that occur during the summer, drivers in Virginia and the rest of the nation are at the most risk for motor vehicle accidents during the Fourth of July holiday. Information gathered by the company regarding...
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Apple to unveil new anti-distracted driving software: Is it enough?
After spending years talking about its commitment to reducing distracted driving, smartphone manufacturer Apple earlier this month unveiled an enhanced "do not disturb" mode in its upcoming iPhone operating system. The new do not disturb mode, due for release this...
NSC to hold Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April
The number of distracted driving accidents in Virginia and around the country has increased alarmingly in the past several years, and most road safety advocates have concluded that an epidemic of cellphone use while behind the wheel is largely to blame. The National...
Did someone else’s drowsy driving cause your car accident?
Imagine getting an early start on your cross country road trip at 4 a.m. The traffic will be light, so you will be able to log some serious miles before the rush hits. As you drive out of town, a car you were passing veers into your lane, so you take evasive action to...
5 frightening TBI symptoms after a car accident
Doctors learn more about brain injuries every day, but they remain challenging and facts can be elusive. Part of the issue is that traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can impact people in different ways. Doctors must review each case individually. If you're a...
Roadways in Virginia may be getting more dangerous
Due to recent figures that indicate a rise in traffic deaths, the National Safety Council is calling for a number of new regulations to make the roads safer. The NSC is calling for all cell phone use to be banned in automobiles as well as a three-tiered driver...
4 points parents of young children should remember in a car crash
Parents do everything they can to keep their children safe. However, sadly, there are some instances in which parents can't do this. One of these occurs when another driver crashes into your vehicle. Your first thought when this happens will be for your young child...
Snapchat filter may encourage reckless driving
For many Virginia residents, Snapchat is a way to stay connected to family and friends. However, there is concern that one Snapchat filter may be encouraging reckless driving. This speed filter, which shows just how fast a person is driving when the app is being used,...
5 tips for avoiding crashes during the busy holiday season
The holidays can bring out the best or the worst in drivers. Getting into an accident means you might have to seek legal advice and go through the effort of negotiations or a trial for compensation, and that's something few people want to have to go through....
New Virginia signage attempts to reduce reckless driving
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is taking a new step to make state highways safer. The department will be posting signs on Interstate 95 and Interstate 81 reminding drivers that they can be charged with reckless driving if they exceed the 70 mph speed...