What happened: Our Virginia personal injury law firm has reported on countless of accidents that were the result of someone getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking. Many people who make that decision don’t realize how little alcohol it takes to affect a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely. Clemson University provides…
Researchers with the NHTSA and Virginia Tech discovered that driver fatigue is responsible for far more accidents than previously thought. To learn more, read the full story here… “Virginia Study Estimates Fatigue Responsible For 20 Percent Of All Car Accidents“ CA
What Happened: According to local authorities and as reported by herald-mail.com, two drivers collided at the intersection of Route 9 and Cattail Run Road in Charles Town, West Virginia. The driver behind the wheel of a Dodge van had to be airlifted to a nearby medical center for her injuries after emergency responders removed the vehicle’s…
Earlier this year, Virginia lawmakers were considering a bill to make texting while driving a primary offense; the bill also stood to raise the fines one could incur while engaging in the dangerous driving practice. This month, the texting-while-driving bill was passed and made into law. LEARN MORE A Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Reminds Drivers, ‘No Text…
What Happened: Some disturbing statistics were recently released which revealed that the number of fatal motorcycle accidents is poised to hit an all time high. Data collected by the federal government found that 3,922 motorcyclists died on the nation’s roadways in the first nine months of last year. If the projected numbers hold for the…