When a serious crash occurs, many people can end up with severe injuries. Sometimes, crashes aren't just about the force involved. If a fire breaks out, people could be badly burned and be caught in a life-threatening situation very quickly.
Crash sends 7 to hospital as vehicle goes up in flames
After a crash, you should look into seeking compensation
After a car crash, one of the most pressing concerns people may have is money. Their finances may be under pressure from the medical expenses, lost wages and other impacts of the collision.
What common characteristics do drowsy drivers share?
Do you get seven to nine hours of sleep every night? If you do, you may be part of a small number of people who do. The more likely scenario is that you hope to get that much sleep on the weekend or whatever days you have off from your employment. However, even then, you may have family or other obligations that keep you from getting enough sleep regardless of what day of the week it is.
How do you know if a driver was at fault for your crash?
When you're driving, you might notice that not every driver is doing what they're supposed to. One person might be speeding. Another might be weaving in and out of traffic. In general, people aren't always great at following traffic laws, and that can put them and others at risk of being involved in a crash.
Blacksburg celebrates first snow but sees crashes, stuck vehicles
Located in Montgomery County, Blacksburg is a beautiful town to live in. There are lots of friendly people and plenty of things to do. Unfortunately, like many other places, there is still a risk of getting hit by a car or suffering an injury as a result of other people's actions.
Steps to take after a car accident
Most Blacksburg area drivers understand the importance of driving safely. They obey traffic laws and pay attention to their surroundings. Despite doing everything right an accident can still occur. If a person finds themselves involved in a car accident, there are certain things they should do.
Survey: Distracted driving involves more than just cell phones
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, in the last several months studied recent statistics pertaining to traffic fatalities.
Teen drivers in Virginia are known to cause car accidents
While the stories may sometimes be a little overblown, there is considerable truth behind the common perception that teenage drivers tend to cause car accidents at a higher rate. For example, recent statistics showed that, financially, teenage drivers are costing more than their fair share when it comes to car accidents.
Study suggests law enforcement take high driving more seriously
Even in states where it remains illegal, most people would probably agree that marijuana use is becoming more socially mainstreamed.
Distracted driving a serious concern to Virginians
The Governor of this state recently announced that, according to an online town hall meeting about traffic safety, Virginians are very concerned about distracted driving on Virginia's roads.
