For many people, riding in the back of a truck is a thrilling experience. It might be fun, but it is also quite dangerous. In many states, there are at least some legal rules for passengers riding in the back of trucks. Some states do not have any such legislation. There are 20 states in…
While the Coronavirus is affecting the way many people in North Carolina and across the country are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday is traditionally known as one where people head to the pubs and bars to celebrate. Unfortunately, some of these people make the often-tragic mistake of getting in their vehicle to drive while…
During 2018, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles recorded the following statistics. Crashes by Driver Error in Virginia During 2018 Vehicle Type Number Cause Passenger (e.g., car, SUV, pickup) 17.809 Failure to Yield 6,428 Ran Traffic Control (e.g., stop sign, yield sign, red light) 3,024 Improper Turn Commercial Motor Vehicles (e.g., delivery trucks) 161…
The services of a qualified personal injury attorney can help clients decide on the best course of action, allow them to understand what to expect as their case progresses, and negotiate a fair settlement on their behalf. However, many accident victims and families choose to handle their claim by themselves. There are some standard stumbling…
According to reports compiled by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles during 2018, three of the leading causes of crashes on state roads and highways are “failure to yield,” “improper turn” and “ran traffic control.” Each of these avoidable errors by drivers could result in a car or truck colliding with a motorcycle as the…