Can you imagine being hit by a motorist, and then -- while you're injured and lying in the street -- you watch the motorist drive away without offering you assistance? This is not only unethical, but it's also unlawful. If a driver strikes someone -- and especially if...
It's great to go for an evening walk after work -- good for your health and good for your stress levels. However, it's also dangerous to be a pedestrian in the modern world where many people are driving heavy automobiles and not keeping their eyes on the road as they...
Nearly all 18-wheelers are equipped with underride guards on the backs of their trailers. You've probably seen them. They're the metal grates that extend down close to the ground on the backs of semitrucks. These underride guards prevent vehicles from getting stuck...
A fatal truck accident closed a road in Orange County late last month. According to Virginia State Police, they are still investigating what may have caused the early evening collision. The incident happened a little after 6:30 p.m., on Sept. 28 along the Blue Ridge...
You can't gather enough safety tips when you're a motorcyclist. Indeed, perhaps the next one you learn will be the one that saves your life. With this in mind, we'd like you to pay attention to the following piece of advice: Stay in the mix of traffic when you're...
Many Americans know someone who was injured or killed in a drunk driving accident. Maybe it was you, or a loved one, or a family friend who got hurt. You might also know someone who was arrested and charged with a DUI. The fact is, drunk driving is a serious problem...
On a recent Friday morning, a motorcyclist in Rotterdam attempted to escape a traffic stop. However, the motorcyclist crashed his bike along Interstate 890 shortly after fleeing police. The accident happened a little before 10 a.m. The 38-year-old biker saw a...
A woman was enjoying the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from the vantage point of her beach chair when she was struck by a pickup truck last Thursday. According to authorities, she suffered significant injuries in the incident. Virginia Beach Police say that the woman was...
Motor vehicle accidents happen in countless ways. However, as personal injury lawyers at the Dickerson & Smith Law Group, we encounter similar circumstances against and again. This makes us want to put the word out so drivers can be more careful, alert and avoid...
Virginia Beach police officers have issued a warning, asking drivers to be more aware of motorcyclists and motorcycle safety. The warning comes in the wake of an officer getting injured while riding a motorcycle earlier this month. On a recent Thursday, a Virginia...