Lawrence of Arabia, the British Army veteran who helped organized the Arab Revolt of 1916 to 1918 against the Ottoman Empire, was also a motorcycle enthusiast. In fact, it was his love of motorcycles -- long after the Arab Revolt -- that killed him. He suffered severe...
When it comes to being safe around semitrucks, there's a little thing called the "no-zone" and you want to avoid being in this zone like the plague. All big vehicles have no-zones that surround them, and when a car enters one of these areas, a collision is much more...
What's the worst part of being a motor vehicle driver in Virginia Beach? No, it's not the traffic; and, no, it's not the red lights. It's the fact that you're sharing the roadway with potentially negligent and unlawful drivers. Every time you take to the roadway in...
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...
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...
A woman was injured while inside a Dollar Tree store in Virginia Beach. However, this was not a slip-and-fall related injury. This woman was hit by a car. Apparently, a little after 1 p.m. on a recent Thursday, a motor vehicle smashed through the Dollar Tree store's...
Virginia Beach motorcyclists need to do everything possible to avoid getting into a serious accident. This includes going to motorcycle safety courses, wearing the latest helmets and safety equipment, getting your bike regularly maintained and other necessary steps....
Virginia Beach workers employed at facilities with loading docks need to make safety their number one priority whenever they're unloading a semi-trailer. Truck drivers need to keep the safety of themselves and others as their first priority too. One thing that...
Returning to work following an injury will usually mean that your workers' compensation wage replacement benefits will come to an end. However, this is only the case if you go back to work and earn the same as you did prior to your injury. If the worker is earning...
When it comes to nighttime driving safety, headlights are essential. They help you see the road and obstacles in front of you, and they also allow you to be seen and avoided by other vehicles with which you're sharing the roadway. Because they are so important, any...