The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reports that over 800 people died in Virginia car crashes in 2018, the most recent year for which data is available. Over a quarter of these accidents were alcohol-related, with hundreds more speed-related. Another report tells us that in 2018, nearly 200 people were…
When you use the smartphone app to hail an Uber or Lyft, you probably feel like you are making an economical and safe decision. Unfortunately, rideshare drivers have no special training and are just as prone to making mistakes as anyone else on the road. This means that you could…
Collisions between vehicles can happen on any road, street, or highway. Accidents are particularly common at intersections, where vehicles cross paths in multiple directions. Collisions at intersections are often the result of distracted drivers, failure to yield, confusion about other drivers’ intentions, obstructed views, failure to look while turning, and…
Virginia Beach is a major tourist destination and is recognized as one of the most beautiful beach communities in the United States. Tourist and resident traffic causes frequent congestion in Virginia Beach. Pedestrians regularly walk to and from beaches, bars, and restaurants. With so many drivers and pedestrians in close…
Like people, dogs are not immune to the effects of heat. As Psychology Today noted, a group of investigators from the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing collected data on 42,481 dog bites and found that the number of dog bites increased…
Due to their small size, motorcycles are far less visible to other drivers on the road than cars and trucks. Debris and road defects also impact motorcycles much more than they do other vehicles. Motorcycles’ two-wheeled design and lack of safety features also make them less stable and injuries much…
Last year, 6,227 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in the U.S. – the highest number in nearly 30 years, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). This figure represents a 4% increase from 2017 and the highest annual number of pedestrian fatalities since 1990. The GHSA reported that pedestrian…
The American Trucking Association (ATA) has warned that the industry may face a shortage of 175,000 drivers by 2024 if current trends continue. As demand for drivers to transport goods and materials continues to increase, the industry may need to hire almost 900,000 drivers over the next decade. This shortage…
Dockless electric scooters have exploded in popularity in the past two years, with more and more of these app-based devices appearing for rent on city streets across the U.S. They are touted as eco-friendly transportation options that are convenient and fun to ride for tourists, students, and commuters alike. With…
It is common for people to rent cars while on vacation or while their personal vehicle is out of service, but they never expect to be involved in an accident. When a person is involved in a crash while driving a rental vehicle, the claims process is similar to an…
