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Have you reviewed your springtime driving safety list?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Apr 26, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News

Every season brings its own set of weather conditions. The summer months bring rain and hot weather, which can create certain types of dangers for drivers, but fall and winter are even worse with their potential for snow, ice and poor visibility. Then, we have...

7 examples of unsafe working conditions

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Apr 19, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation

Every day, workers are exposed to unsafe conditions on the job. Many of them suffer moderate to serious injuries. Others are killed. Occupational hazards abound, even though many steps have been taken to eliminate them. To help you know what to watch out for, here are...

Car seats and rear-end crashes: What’s best for babies?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Apr 18, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News

Not too long ago, there was only one kind of child safety car seat: the forward-facing design. These days, child safety seats are different. Nearly every parent knows that for young children under 3 years of age, the rear-facing child seat is the safest. Nevertheless,...

What happens during a closed brain injury?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Apr 16, 2018 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents

Head and brain injuries are a serious threat to motorcycle riders. It is true that wearing a helmet can reduce the odds of a significant injury, but many riders are injured or even killed with their helmets on. One thing you need to know is that closed-head injuries...

How can party hosts prevent drunk driving accidents?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Apr 6, 2018 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News

Have you ever heard someone blame a bar or restaurant for causing a drunk driving accident after overserving the driver? The reality is that many drunk drivers are not coming from bars. They're simply coming from homes or apartments owned by friends, family members,...

Merging, emotions and potential accidents

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Apr 3, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News

Accidents happen for many reasons, from distraction to a lack of knowledge regarding traffic laws to vehicle malfunctions. In studying the risks on the road, though, experts often come back to the fact that emotions can get the best of people behind the wheel. This...

American automakers handicapped by pedestrian safety test

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Mar 28, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News

After the U.S. president's recent comments about the alleged "bowling ball test" employed by Japan to prevent American-made automobiles from being sold by the country, everyone is asking what this strange test could be. The bowling ball test (and other tests like it)...

Can a truck drive in the left lane in Virginia?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Mar 22, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents

The left lane of an interstate, often referred to as the "fast" lane, is for passing. Faster traffic stays to the left, while slower traffic, such as those who are about to exit, stays to the right. This limits congestion and helps everyone move at roughly the rate...

The impact of alcohol on drivers and why it leads to car crashes

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Mar 19, 2018 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News

Moderate alcohol use in a controlled environment can be safe, but excessive use -- which is often not as much as people think -- by those who then get behind the wheel can turn deadly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that one person is...

5 ways to avoid a motorcycle crash

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Mar 15, 2018 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents

Regardless of who is at fault for any given motorcycle collision, approximately 80 percent of motorcycle crashes reported to authorities involve death or injuries according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Perhaps the most distressing...

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