Category Archives: Car Accident
Women at Higher Risk of Severe Injury in Car Accidents, Study Says
Are certain people more likely to sustain severe injuries or particular types of injuries in car crashes than others? A recent peer-reviewed study in Frontiers in Public Health reports that women involved in motor vehicle crashes “may be more likely to go into shock than men,” and may be more likely to sustain injuries…. Read More »
Filing a Traffic Accident Claim After the Eclipse
When traffic increases on roads around Richmond, the likelihood of a motor vehicle collision increases. Typically, we associate a rise in car crash risks due to heavier traffic with holidays and motor vehicle travel, especially during the holiday season and in the summer months when families plan road trips and nearby weekend getaways. Yet… Read More »
Distracted Driving Crashes and Cell Phone Data: What to Know
Distracted driving is a serious problem on Richmond-area roads and highways, and the problem has worsened as smartphone use has become widespread. Virginia has had a handheld cell phone ban in place since 2021, but the law does not always stop motorists from reading or composing texts, or otherwise using their smartphones, while they… Read More »
New Study Addresses Link Between ADHD and Car Crashes Among Older Drivers
For quite some time, researchers have pointed to potential driving hazards that are particular to older adult drivers. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), it is critical to recognize that, “as we age . . . mental reaction, situational awareness, vision, and motor controls may not be as sharp as they once were.”… Read More »
High Car Crash Rates Among Generation Z Drivers
Did you know that the likelihood of a driver being involved in a motor vehicle collision may be higher (or lower) depending on the age of the motorist? For quite some time, studies have shown that teen drivers engage in particularly dangerous behaviors while driving, and that their inexperience can exacerbate accident risks associated… Read More »
Burn Injuries in Car Accidents: What to Know
Car crashes and other types of motor vehicle collisions in Richmond can result in devastating and often catastrophic injuries. Indeed, traffic accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), broken bones or fractures, spinal cord injuries (SCIs), and traumatic amputations. Collisions can also result in severe and disfiguring burn injuries. While many people assume… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Richmond Car Accident
Car crashes occur frequently in Virginia, and a majority of all reported collisions result from driver negligence or error. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, car accidents are also rising across the state, with a steady increase of collision rates since 2020. In 2022, there were a total of 122,434 motor vehicle… Read More »