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Jan. 30, 2023

Nearly 425,000 people have motorcycle endorsements in Virginia. They may be lured to two-wheel transportation because they are more economical, easier to get around in urban areas, or a greener alternative to cars. Perhaps they are tempted by the open road and open air.

Dec. 14, 2022

Nearly everyone in the United States has some kind of insurance. It could be insurance coverage for your automobile, your health, your home, or your business. Insurance policies are supposed to give us peace of mind knowing that we are protected if anything happens to us or our property. Unfortunately, not all insurers play by the rules.

Dec. 7, 2022

There is no doubt that in Virginia, we are lucky to have some of the country’s finest medical facilities. In fact, Virginia ranked second in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide in Spring and Fall of 2022. Only 29% of hospitals nationwide earned an A grade.

Oct. 28, 2022

In the Commonwealth of Virginia, drivers are expected to know and obey the rules of the road and drive safely and responsibly. Unfortunately, some drivers intentionally disregard the safety of other drivers and road users, vent their anger toward others, or drive aggressively.

Sept. 13, 2022

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), over 4,000 people died in 2020 as a result of a semi-truck accident. The vast majority of these victims (68%) were the occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles.

Aug. 30, 2022

Distracted driving is among the leading causes of traffic collisions in Virginia and across the United States. According to statistics from Virginia’s DMV, there were 20,918 total crashes involving distracted drivers in 2021, causing 11,297 injuries and 117 fatalities.

July 8, 2022

Every single day more than 160 Virginia residents are injured in car accidents across the state. From minor parking lot collisions to high-speed highway wrecks, being involved in any type of car accident can lead to a troublesome outcome that can significantly affect your life.

June 28, 2022

Accidents are an all-too-common part of life. In some cases, they can have devastating outcomes. According to Drive Smart Virginia, 161 people were injured each day in 2021 due to car accidents in the state, and the expenses related to these crashes can be far reaching.

May 30, 2022

Hit-and-run accidents can be frightening, or even overwhelming. In 2020, there were more than 4,700 of these kinds of accidents in Virginia. Although being involved in a hit-and-run incident may make finding compensation more difficult, it is not impossible. You just need an experienced personal injury attorney to help.

March 23, 2022

Riding buses is often safer than riding in smaller vehicles, but accidents do occur. The Virginia Department of Education reports that for 2020-2021, school buses were involved in 75 accidents with 11 students injured. Similar statistics for public transportation buses are harder to come by.