There is equipment installed in all vehicles that are designed for the primary reason of safety. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to use this equipment, or they use it improperly, thereby creating a danger instead of preventing one. One of the most common is the turn signal function. Turn signals provide the most basic way that…
Most of us live busy lives, doing our best to juggle competing responsibilities in our home, work, and social lives. As a result, it is not uncommon to find ourselves rushing or nervously racing the clock as we head from one activity to another. Unfortunately, the busier we are, the more likely we are to…
While advances in technology have greatly improved vehicle safety, severe injuries still occur in Virginia car accidents. When an individual’s injuries are the result of the fault of another person, it is possible for that individual to file a personal injury lawsuit. A difficult, but important, part of a personal injury damage award to determine…
According to national statistics, more than 250,000 people die each year because of medical errors. Medical errors are now considered the third leading cause of death in this country, behind heart disease and cancer. Many people do not realize that it is not just doctors who can be sued for medical malpractice, but the hospitals…
According to national statistics, hit and run drivers are responsible for the deaths of more than 1,500 victims each year. It is almost impossible to imagine that a driver who has hit someone with their vehicle would just flee the scene, leaving the victim hurt and in need of medical help. Tragically, this is a…