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...
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Can bruised breast tissue lead to breast cancer?
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...
Teenage passengers increase fatal crash risks for teen drivers
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...
Why can brain fog occur after an accident?
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...
Does Virginia have enhanced penalties for DUI?
Though Virginia law does not call its harsher DUI-associated punishments “enhanced penalties,” the state does dole out more severe consequences in certain types of cases. If the state charged you with a DUI offense, it is important to understand what factors may lead...
Where should I begin with finding commercial property?
One of the important aspects of running a business is having a location from which to conduct your operations. You may need physical locations for stores or offices. Regardless, if you need a property for your business, you will have to begin a search for commercial...
What determines pain and suffering damages?
If you experience an injury due to an accident someone else causes, you can expect to receive damages covering your calculable expenses, including medical treatment and lost wages. However, damages for non-economic losses are not as easy to determine. These are the...
Can exhaustion influence truck crashes?
Drowsy driving is a form of distracted driving that many people do not even consider. However, it is also one of the most common forms of distracted driving, and it can have a huge negative impact on drivers everywhere. This is especially true when drowsy truckers get...
Is my record eligible for expungement?
Some Virginia residents are getting the opportunity to clean up their criminal records, as a bill passes in July of 2021 opened new doors for expungement. Prior to this point, dismissed charges or not guilty verdicts received eligibility for expungement....
Air brake failure a factor in almost 30% of truck crashes
It takes more to stop a commercial truck than it does a traditional passenger car. Most modern commercial trucks on the road across Virginia and the rest of the United States now rely on air brake systems, which use a steady stream of compressed air to keep the brakes...

