The recent motor vehicle accident statistics are another alarming indicator of just how prevalent the drug epidemic is in this country: Drugs are more likely to be the cause of a fatal crash than alcohol. According to the recent report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility,…
Young adults are statistically more likely to be involved in car accidents compared to other age groups. Each year, approximately 3,000 teens in the United States are killed and another 227,000 suffer non-fatal injuries in crashes. The following are some of the most common factors that contribute to car accidents involving teens and young adults….
While the risk of being seriously injured in a car accident is high for anyone, that risk is particularly high for children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the United States, killing almost 1,000 children each year. Another 100,000…
According to national statistics, the number of pedestrian accident deaths continues to rise each year. Multiple studies have found several factors for the continued increase in deaths. One factor is the growing popularity of SUVs and light trucks. Ten years ago, these two types of vehicles made up 48 percent of new vehicle sales. A…
A Virginia car accident attorney knows that contrary to what many people think, even a minor car accident can result in serious injuries. If the crash was the fault of another party, then Virginia law allows victims to pursue a personal injury claim against the at-fault party for the losses the injuries cause them to…