More than two people were killed every day in red light running collisions, according to a recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study. The number of fatalities in these crashes hit a 10-year high in 2017. The 939 deaths caused by red light running 2017 marked a 31% increase from…
Some highways in Virginia have become more dangerous due to equipment designed to make them safer. Metal road reflectors are coming loose and striking drivers’ windshields. These raised pavement markers, or RPMs, are expected to remain embedded for 10 years. The reflectors are intended to help keep drivers in their…
As automakers implement advanced safety features into new vehicles, the question remains whether consumers will embrace them. When J.D. Power released its 2019 U.S. Tech Experience Index Study, the report noted that a significant number of drivers are disabling certain key driver safety systems on new vehicles. Read more about…
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…
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…
If you are injured in a car accident while on vacation – especially in another state – it can be even more overwhelming and stressful than a car accident back home. Laws vary across states, and a lawyer in your home state may not be familiar with the laws in…
Not very many years ago, the most high-tech, advanced safety features in new cars could be found only on the most high-end, luxury brands. This is no longer the case. In 2019, some of the most helpful safety technology can be found on even the most basic models. Many of…
