Road rage is a national problem. It is such a problem that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the AAA Foundation produced studies and handbooks to help drivers on the road understand the causes of road rage incidents and how to avoid them. Research...
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How bad are Virginia’s drivers?
Virginia has a reputation for having bad drivers. While it is hard to put a precise definition on who is a bad driver, many who take the time to rank states based on driver quality focus on things like speeding tickets, drunk driving arrests and accidents. With these...
The dangerous impact of truck driver fatigue and help for victims
This blog recently discussed efforts aimed at reducing truck driver fatigue. It is important to reduce truck driver fatigue because it is dangerous and can lead to serious truck accidents and injuries to victims. It is important to understand the causes of truck...
Distracted driving behaviors are diverse and often deadly
Distracted driving affects too many Americans each year. Here in Virginia, individuals suffer damaging car accidents when they are hit by drivers who do not prioritize their driving responsibilities when they are behind the wheels of their vehicles. Most readers may...
How is child custody decided in Virginia?
There are many issues that Virginia couples must resolve when they choose to divorce. Aside from figuring out how to separate their property and establish support determinations, they also may have to work out child custody and visitation matters if they share...
Special Focus Facilities could have poor patient care
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, is a federal agency which inspects assisted living facilities from time-to-time. Their goal is to make sure that these nursing homes are providing appropriate care to patients, many if not most of whom are...
FMSCA regulations address truck driver fatigue
Driver fatigue is a common cause of many trucking accidents in the state of Virginia and can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. While most drowsy driving accidents occur between the early morning hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. or in the late afternoon,...
One dead in head-on collision in Carroll County
A traffic accident last week on Route 52 in Carroll County has left one dead and two critically injured. The collision occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. when a Chevrolet Impala traveling south less than a mile north of Route 686/Epworth Road crossed the center line...
Filing a lawsuit following a slip-and-fall accident
Slip-and-fall accidents can occur just about anywhere and can result in serious injuries no matter where they occur. Some of the most common locations for a slip-and-fall accident include: Grocery stores Apartment complexes Restaurants and bars Movie theaters Gas...
Finding accountability after a medical transport accident
Car accidents happen every day. While a personal injury case may be justified in the aftermath of one of these wrecks, these cases aren’t always as straightforward as they may seem. This is especially true when a business or government entity is involved. This is...