A 31-year-old man appeared in court late last month to face drunk driving charges related to the car accident death of an 18-year-old woman. The man was traveling eastbound when he lost control of his vehicle, it crossed the centerline and he crashed head-on into the...
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Drunk Driving Accidents
Who is liable after a drunk driving accident?
Following any kind of injurious car accident, police will strive to assign fault to one of the drivers. If one of the drivers is deemed to be intoxicated, then authorities will most likely fault that individual. In turn, the intoxicated driver will probably also be...
Were you hurt by a drunk driver?
Every night -- especially after 11 p.m. -- there are intoxicated drivers on the road. Most West Virginia residents don't have to drive this late, but many of us do. Perhaps you're heading home from work after the late shift, or you're making a midnight run to the...
Allegedly DUI driver to face involuntary manslaughter charges
A single-vehicle crash happened in Loudoun County, Virginia, last week and it resulted in the death of one woman. The tragic incident was caused -- according to authorities -- by a 26-year-old man who was allegedly driving under the influence, and driving with a...
Does the United States have the most dangerous roads?
Everyone knows that driving is dangerous, even if we don't think about those dangers on a daily basis. However, what most Americans don't realize is the fact that the United States has more car accident deaths each year than comparable high-income nations. Even though...
This tip could save your life on New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve is a holiday to be enjoyed with family and friends. It's the last night of the year, when we can celebrate all the good times we had and bring home good thoughts toward the year to come. However, all the celebrations can be quickly destroyed by an...
DUI prevention strategies that work
As we approach the December holidays, the roads will be packed with travelers visiting family and with partiers who have likely been drinking -- most of who will not be paying as much attention to the road as they should be. Out of all the holiday driving dangers, by...
2 men on trial for fatal Virginia Beach car crash
Authorities are prosecuting two men who allegedly caused a fatal car accident in 2015 that resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The men, ages 33 and 32, were both accused of involuntary manslaughter relating to the accident. In addition to the manslaughter...
Driver accused of DUI maiming after causing serious injuries
A Virginia man was arrested after striking two pedestrians with his sport utility vehicle on a sidewalk in Clarendon. The 49-year-old man is now facing DUI maiming charges, a Class 6 felony, which could result in him spending years in prison if he is convicted....
Representing plaintiffs in Virginia Beach car crash cases
In the vast majority of Virginia Beach motor vehicle accidents, everyone involved in the crash — including drivers and passengers — walk away free of injury. However, in certain instances, car crashes can result in catastrophic injuries and even death. It is in these...