According to national statistics, people who have used marijuana are 25 percent more likely to be involved in a car accident than drivers who don’t use marijuana. These statistics are even more alarming when combined with another set of statistics – the number of people who acknowledge driving after consuming marijuana increased by 47 percent…
All vehicle accidents are stressful experiences but hit and run accidents can be especially difficult to deal with. There is often a sense of confusion and uncertainty because the other driver has fled the scene. However, it is important to understand the best way to respond to hit and run accidents because according to statistics…
While driving in Virginia, an operator of a motor vehicle must always be aware of his surroundings and drive with the requisite level of care for passengers within his vehicle, as well as pedestrians and other vehicles sharing the roadways. There are, however, moments where an emergency may happen either to the driver or a…
If you’ve had a single-car accident, you are probably wondering if you even need to call a personal injury lawyer about your case. There were no other drivers involved, so it must be your fault, right? You may be surprised to find out that this isn’t always the case. In fact, there are many scenarios…
In the dry, passionless prose of most U.S. government agencies, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association reported in April 2022, “A statistical projection of traffic fatalities for 2021 shows that an estimated 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes nationwide.” Few readers, however, could remain unmoved by then reading, “This … represents the highest…