One of the most vulnerable potential victims in vehicle crashes are pedestrians. There is nothing between them and the vehicle that is aiming right at them and, depending on the circumstances of the accident, pedestrian accident injuries can be catastrophic. There are more than 150,000 pedestrian victims in this country each year. The number of…
Confusion and panic appear to be at the heart of a two-stage car accident in Alexandria, Virginia (VA), that left a parking lot attendant badly injured and a restaurant dishwasher dead. The first part of the pedestrian crash occurred in a parking lot off South Fairfax Street, and the fatal collision took place in Swift…
We have all heard and read about the dangers of distracted driving. There are many activities or behaviors that drivers engage in that fall under the umbrella of distracted driving. It’s important to remember that any action that causes you to take your eyes and focus off the road is distracted driving and your risk…
It is frustrating – and nerve wracking – to drive your vehicle and have another driver almost attached to your rear bumper. This is referred to as tailgating and it is one of the most common causes of car accidents. Although tailgating frequently happens in high traffic, urban areas where there are multiple traffic lights…
Dog bites and other animal attacks always raise difficult questions regarding fault and liability. How much control can a pet owner be expected to exercise over a pet or working animal’s behavior? Were proper fences, leashes, restraints and cages used? Did bitten or mauled victims provoke the animal into charging, biting and clawing or kicking? A statement…