Sometimes a quick click of the snooze button and five more minutes of rest can make a world of difference. Several days without enough sleep, or sleep deprivation, can create more than just a cranky mood or extra yawns. Not being well rested can also cause a serious...
The winter months are approaching quickly. Winter weather in Virginia includes many harsh conditions that create extra hazards on the road. Whether you are a new driver, new to winter weather driving or have been driving in harsh weather conditions for years, there...
Every time you drive your car, truck or SUV, you should properly buckle your seat belt. After all, seat belts are some of any vehicle's most effective safety features. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, just by using your seat belt, you...
When a teenage driver navigates Virginia’s roadways and has a teenage passenger riding alongside him or her in the car, the chances of a subsequent crash proving fatal increases quite a bit because of the teen passenger being there. For this reason, parents of teen...
Following a traumatic brain injury after an accident, you could face a variety of symptoms, including headaches, cognition difficulties and brain fog. Brain fog or mental fatigue, according to Brainline, decreases your memory, recall and concentration. While many...
Following a car accident, you may not feel like yourself. Not only do you have to deal with the physical effects, but the trauma can manifest in different ways. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, over seven million car accidents happen...
As a driver, it is helpful to take a look at statistics on speeding and understand the consequences of this dangerous behavior. Regrettably, speeding remains far too prevalent across the U.S., and many people lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries as a result...
Intoxicated drivers have wreaked havoc on roads for as long as alcohol and cars have existed together simultaneously. Over the years, many drunk drivers have maimed or even killed innocent people due to the crashes they often cause. While any manner of injury may...
With the new year in 2022, Virginia lawmakers ushered in some new rules for drivers in the state. WTKR explains the minimum coverage limits for auto insurance increased. Senate Bill 1182 raised the limits to an additional $5,000 for the injury or death of one person...
As parents, you do everything you can to keep your kids safe. You make sure they wear their seatbelts. You drive the speed limit. You limit distractions while driving. You are in control of your precious cargo when they are with you. But, you cannot be everywhere at...
