Semitrucks move goods all across the country. When engaging in this important work, these large and heavy rigs can sometimes crash into other vehicles. These crashes are often catastrophic and lead to serious injuries. Anyone who’s struck by a semitruck will need to...
Personal Injury
Tips to help with defensive driving
Defensive driving is an important skill that drivers need to focus on in order to minimize their odds of causing or otherwise being involved in an auto accident. In a general sense, defensive driving is the practice of trying to anticipate other driver’s mistakes....
3 ways transportation companies can reduce semi-truck crashes
Semi-trucks are an essential part of the modern economy. They help to keep grocery stores stocked with produce and provide a cost-effective means of transporting everything from beer and unpasteurized cow’s milk in refrigerated liquid trailers to motor vehicles fresh...
3 distractions other than mobile phones that lead to wrecks
Driving a motor vehicle requires someone's full focus. The best practices for driving include keeping both hands on the wheel, one's visual focus on the road ahead and one's mental focus on the challenges of driving. Distraction can increase someone's reaction time...
What happens after a hit-and-run crash in Virginia?
Virginia has many traffic laws that exist primarily for the safety of the public. Rules regarding when to grant someone else the right of way at a busy intersection and concerning insurance coverage help reduce the risk of crashes and the overall danger of driving....
2 things you need to know about policy limits after a crash
Given that insurance companies spend so much money trying to establish themselves as helpful, most people trust that insurance coverage will provide for all of their needs following a major motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, some people eventually learn that...
What do changing insurance laws mean for Virginia drivers?
Car crashes can be incredibly expensive. They can total your vehicle and put you in the hospital. Not only could you have major medical bills to pay, but you may also go weeks without working because of your injury, resulting in significant lost wages. You can count...
How Virginia underinsured motorist coverage will change next year
Virginia drivers have to carry liability coverage. They also have to carry uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. Recently, state lawmakers passed a bill that will change the way that certain coverage works. They also increased the amount of coverage required...
Preventing driver errors during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Every May, the nation recognizes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a campaign focused on reducing severe injuries and deaths among motorcycle enthusiasts and their passengers. However, the fatalities and injuries continue, partially due to the mistakes and behavior...
Distracted driving still causes personal injuries in the U.S.
While the majority of drivers are aware that driving while distracted is a bad idea, the reality is that many of them still do so. They may want to place a phone call, listen to a different radio station or get a bite to eat while they’re on the road. Doing so,...