It may seem like every motorcycle accident is a random event that cannot be predicted in advance. However, the reality is that a lot of accidents follow common trends and stem from common mistakes. These are accidents you may be able to avoid. Many crashes happen when...
Month: September 2018
Examples of common personal injury accident scenarios
An accident caused by another party's negligence can result in devastating problems for the victims, who due to no fault of their own, suffer serious injuries. These problems relate to pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, attorneys' fees, court costs and...
4 people die in tragic accident with multiple semis
Four people are dead after getting into an accident on I-85. The crash involved multiple tractor-trailers, a work van and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a family inside. Though the investigation is being described as preliminary at this time, the authorities have...
1 huge driving distraction that parents can’t avoid
To keep themselves and others safe, parents must avoid common distractions on the road. These include things like talking on the phone or trying to eat or drink while driving. Any type of multitasking can lead to an accident. However, there is one major distraction...
How can I prevent a scaffold-related accident?
Scaffolds allow Virginia workers to perform various job tasks at great heights, and for this reason, they are essential pieces of equipment at most construction sites. However, these devices can also create the opportunity for serious injuries -- particularly fall...
Dehydration can lead to injuries for Virginia workers
The Virginia summer has been a brutal one when it comes to weather. That is especially for people who make their living outdoors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, more than 50 percent of jobs required at least a portion of the work to be done...
Virginia couple killed in head-on collision
An off-duty Frederick County sheriff's deputy and his wife were killed recently in Page County, Virginia, when the motorcycle they were riding on was hit head-on by a pickup truck. The crash occurred at U.S. 340 and Battle Creek Road, north of Newport. The 46-year-old...