The Commonwealth of Virginia operates the nation’s third-largest state-maintained highway system. Millions of residents and visitors travel the state’s 57,867 miles to get to work, run errands, and travel for pleasure and business. While many of those commuters do arrive at their destination safely, there are thousands who end up seriously injured or dead because…
When a driver gets into a vehicle and turns the ignition key, they are making an unspoken commitment that they are in good health and are able to safely operate their vehicle. But as national car accident statistics show, there are too many people who get behind the wheel of a vehicle who are getting…
In July 2019, the state of Virginia enacted a new car seat law that requires children to remain rear-facing in their car seats until age 2 or the minimum weight limit called for by the car seat manufacturer. This was in response to the recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics that rear-facing car seats…
Over the past few years, food delivery services gained popularity. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, companies like Door Dash, Grub Hub, Postmates, and Uber Eats not only provided a way for families to enjoy take-out meals, but they helped many restaurants stay in business. Long after the crisis passed, these delivery services have remained popular….
One of the most dangerous types of car accidents is a head-on collision. These accidents often result in serious injuries and death. This is because at least one – if not both – vehicles that are involved in the crash are traveling at a higher speed, causing a severe impact when the crash occurs. Over…