As of January 1, 2021, Virginia will begin enforcing its new handheld device ban for drivers. Under the new law, using a smartphone or another electronic device while driving will be a primary offense with fines starting at $125. Review the provisions of the ban to...

Since 2018, all new vehicles sold in the U.S. must have a backup camera. This safety enhancement sends footage from behind a vehicle into its passenger cabin.  While backup cameras may help some drivers avoid collisions, they may also not be as safe as you think. Here...

It is no secret that accidents involving semi-trucks in northern Virginia are often fatal. After all, a semi-truck weighing tens of thousands of pounds has the laws of physics on its side and is simply no match for a standard automobile. Things are especially tragic...

Driving in Northern Virginia presents a variety of hazards. It is important to ensure you follow safe driving tips and obey the rules of the road so you can avoid dangerous and harmful motor vehicle accidents.  Accidents are prevalent on Northern Virginia roads,...

Any size community is susceptible to serious motor vehicle accidents. The reasons for crashes are numerous, from distracted driving to impaired driving due to alcohol, but some of the most frequent crashes come from reckless driving including aggression and speeding....

Car accidents are far too common in the state of Virginia. According to an official report, 65,029 people suffered car accident injuries in the state in 2015, which was a 2.6 percent increase from the previous year.  From handling an insurance claim to...

There are a few steps to take after an auto accident if you desire to build a claim against the party responsible for your injuries. Along with these general steps, it may also be helpful for you to understand the claim process. Filing a claim requires extensive...

Not everyone has a ton of money at their disposal, nor does everyone have generous health insurance plans. So, it makes sense when people try to self-treat injuries sustained in car accidents and in other personal injury matters such as sliding on ice and banging up...

You may remember the two-second rule from driver's education. It says that your car should be at least two seconds behind the car in front of it. For example, the other vehicle passes a road sign, and you count to two. If you got to the road sign before the time was...

In Virginia, 80 percent of car accidents stem from distracted driving. We're all aware that our actions when driving can affect our safety. We know how children arguing or crying in the back seat can take our focus off the road, and that if we reach to turn the radio...