Driver Plows into Rear of Tractor Trailer in Williamsburg, Virginia
Most of the time, when we hear there is a tractor trailer crash, we blame the driver. It’s nothing personal. It’s just that truck drivers are in control of such huge machines. When something goes wrong, it’s only natural to think the person in the passenger vehicles is just an innocent victim. This wasn’t the…
Defensive Driving Isn’t Always Safe
The idea is that passive drivers are in the fewest accidents, right? Wrong, while looking between passive, defensive, and aggressive driving, it is easy to see that defensive driving is the safest most of the time. But there are a few instances when defensive driving may not be an option, or when it could cause…
Hit and Run Crash Kills Man on Hull Road
Early on Sunday morning, someone near Hull Street Road saw a figure in the street and contacted the Richmond Police Department. When Richmond PD responded to the body in the road, they realized that this was clearly the victim of a hit and run accident. Hit and runs have been on the rise in recent…
What Happens If The Other Driver Only Has Liability Coverage
Although there are only three types of coverage for fault-based states such as Virginia, it’s difficult for the driver to understand the function and purpose they serve. Liability coverage means that the coverage will only cover the damage and injuries of the victim of a wreck. That’s it, which means that liability is only something…
High School Senior Killed in West Virginia Crash
Whenever we hear that someone was killed in a car crash, we say a little prayer for the family. But it’s even harder to learn that a teenager was killed in a car accident in Virginia. To have their life cut so short is just devastating. Sadly, this was the case Thursday night in Charles…
How Long Do I Have to File My Car Accident Lawsuit in Virginia Beach?
If you get into a car accident in Virginia, there are a few things you need to do. First, you need to make sure you’re okay. even if you don’t think you’re hurt, you need to get checked out at the hospital. When you call 911, they can send an ambulance to transport you to…
Pedestrian Killed Dashing Across I-64
On December 31st, a Richmond woman was hit on I-64 after leaving her own vehicle. Louisville Metro Police were informed of a pedestrian fatality at around 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The police responding to the fatality were not aware of the entirety of the situation until arrival. They arrived on the scene at…
Are Bike Riders at Greater Risk than Pedestrians?
As people become more aware of their impact on the environment, many are swapping out their short car rides for bike rides. Anything that’s down the street or just a few minutes away is just as easily accomplished on a bike as it is in a car. That means that there’s been a recent spike…
Crash Involving Fauquier County School Bus Leaves 1 Dead and 3 Injured
Whenever we hear about an accident involving a school bus, we hold our breath and wait to hear the worst. The thought of children being injured in a car accident is terrible. Not that we ever want to hear about people being injured. But when it’s kids, it seems a lot worse. So, when we…
Who’s Liable for a Head-On Collision in Virginia Beach?
Whenever you read about someone driving into oncoming traffic, you probably think the same thing we do. Were they drunk or high? It’s hard to imagine why anyone would drive down a street or highway the wrong way. And, why would they do this when they’re driving at 50 or 60 mph? How could you…