Virginia Beach, renowned for its sprawling sandy beaches, vibrant boardwalk, and thriving tourism industry, is a magnet for visitors from across the globe. This influx of tourists, while beneficial to the local economy, presents unique challenges, particularly concerning pedestrian safety. As the number of visitors increases, so does the potential for pedestrian accidents. Understanding the…
Bicycling is a popular hobby in the state of Virginia, in addition to being an environmentally friendly form of transportation. Unfortunately, it can be dangerous for cyclists to share the road with other motorists. Bike accidents resulting from collisions with motor vehicles end up causing serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. According to data collected by…
In Virginia, a pedestrian is any individual traveling on foot including those who use mobility aids. The state has enacted numerous right-of-way laws that outline the duties of both drivers and pedestrians. Pedestrians are required to obey pedestrian crossing signals and traffic lights and keep to sidewalks instead of the roadway whenever possible. Drivers are…
Being a Virginia personal injury attorney and having handled numerous bicycle and pedestrian injury cases, I find it amazing how many Virginia pedestrians walking along residential roads near my home, are not aware that they are violating the law when they walk with traffic. I’ve actually dismounted my bike and kindly explained to some of…
On Tuesday, June 27th, the eastbound lanes of Virginia Beach Boulevard were shut down between Rosemont Road and Lynn Shores Drive as officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident. Who can I turn to for help after my pedestrian accident? According to local sources, the accident…