You probably do not expect a car to hit you while you are walking on the sidewalk. Unfortunately, pedestrian fatalities from motor vehicle accidents are on the rise, according to the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration. The minutes following a motor...
How do TBIs manifest?
After getting involved in a crash, it is not uncommon to suffer from head and brain injuries. You might struggle to tell the difference between moderate to severe brain injuries at first. But identification is crucial. It allows you to seek the appropriate medical...
What are the signs of internal bleeding?
After a car accident, you should receive medical attention right away because symptoms of serious injury are not always immediately evident. Internal bleeding is a good example because it can occur while the skin is still intact. According to Healthline, internal...
These 3 groups of teen drivers have the greatest accident risk
Whether you have been dreading or looking forward to it, the day will eventually come when your teenager leaves home for his or her first solo trip behind the wheel. As a parent, you have a critical role to play in teaching your teen to be a safe driver. According to...
How dangerous is drowsy driving?
There is much talk about the dangers involved with using your cell phone while behind the wheel, but did you know that other circumstances are just as likely to cause car accidents? The Centers for Disease Control note that drowsy driving is a serious issue on U.S....
One killed, another injured in Martinsville street race
It may be common knowledge amongst most people in Virginia that there is an inherent risk in traveling in a vehicle on the state's roads and highways. Most do not allow this risk to deter them from doing so, however, due to an assumption that most motorists take care...
Does whiplash cause paralysis?
Whiplash, which is common during automobile collisions, occurs when a person hyperextends his or her neck. While whiplash can be excruciatingly painful, it does not usually cause paralysis. If you are experiencing paralysis after a car accident, you probably have...
Myths about ride-hailing services
Some people despise them, while others are completely dependent on them. In either case, no one can deny that ride-hailing services, often erroneously referred to as ridesharing, have unalterably changed transportation in America. However, many people do not have a...
What is negligent entrustment?
The common assumption is that after experiencing a car accident in Virginia Beach, you can rely on the driver that caused your accident to help compensate you for your accident expenses (either out of their own pocket or through insurance coverage). Yet what if that...
Common types of car accident injuries
It can happen in an instant. You are driving or parked at a stoplight. Suddenly another collides with yours, leaving your car damaged and possibly leaving you with a variety of different injuries. These injuries can be relatively minor or they can be life-threatening,...
