The message finally appears to be working regarding drunk driving – the number of drunk driving accidents has decreased over the past few decades, although as a nation, we still have a long way to go. Unfortunately, as the number of drunk driving accident deaths and personal injuries has slowly decreased, the number of drugged…
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 1,500 fatalities and another 70,000 injuries. Other statistics show one in six deadly fatal accidents involves a drowsy driver. And although over 96 percent of people say they are totally against allowing someone…
When you have been injured in a car crash, it can be difficult enough going through the rehab and recovery of those injuries while also dealing with the pain they cause. Add the stress and worry of mounting medical bills, lost wages, and other missed commitments because those injuries prohibit you from being able to…
Under the law, property and business owners have a responsibility to maintain their premises in order to ensure the safety of their customers. These requirements also apply to hotel owners, who need to exercise reasonable care in order to protect their guests. In Virginia, as in many jurisdictions, determining liability for a slip and fall…
Driving alongside a large truck can be intimidating, but what can be even more frightening is when the person driving that truck doesn’t know how to operate it. That is often the case when people rent large trucks to move. Check out any well-known truck rental company and anyone can rent as long as they…