Just because you have a license does NOT mean you are ready to drive!
Paul D. Hux, Petersburg personal injury attorney
Author: Paul D. Hux, Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyer
What parents can do to help new drivers once they get their license?
As a Virgina personal injury attorney that has seen many terrible… [ read more ]
Author: Courtney Van Winkle, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle
I will never forget driving down 64 West after a wonderful weekend at Virginia Beach with my family when suddenly my Ford Explorer became impossible to control. With much difficulty and a racing heart I was able to steer my vehicle off the highway. I did not have a cell phone with me as… [ read more ]
Author: Christopher B. Cloude
Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude
In the next couple of months we will have overnight freezing temperatures, sleet, freezing rain and maybe even some snow. To make sure we arrive safely at our destination, we must alter our driving for these conditions. Below are some driving tips for the winter season.
TEN TIPS FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVING:
1. STAY HOME:
Don’t drive if you don’t have to –… [ read more ]
Winterizing Your Vehicle
Fredericksburg Car Accident Lawyer Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Winter weather not only makes special demands on you when driving, but also on your vehicle. To avoid problems this winter, be prepared. The following tips can help you avoid an unpleasant or even dangerous situation this winter.
1. Get your oil checked.
Make sure you take your car in for a full oil… [ read more ]
Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s Top Safety Picks for 2011
Author: Gayle C. Bragg
Gayle Bragg
You’ve got your eye on a new vehicle because it’s sporty or maybe luxurious. How safe is that vehicle that you will be making payments on for several years? Will it protect you and your family if you are involved in an automobile crash? If you are searching for a new car it might be worth your time… [ read more ]
Stay Safe Trick-or-Treating This Year
Richmond Injury Lawyer Jason W. Konvicka
Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Halloween can be a magical time of year for children. Costumes, trick or treating, parties, and, of course, eating candy are all part of the fun of Halloween. But the excitement of the night can cause children and adults to be less careful. The following… [ read more ]
Egena Younger
Author: Egena Younger
Hurricane season in the Atlantic lasts from June 1 to November 30, which includes all of our summer months, when we are normally focusing on vacationing and finding activities to keep our children busy while they are out of school. However, that period is also a time to focus on hurricane preparedness. To avoid the stress of a chaotic rush to purchase batteries, water, generators, etc., consider completing a… [ read more ]
Mechanicsville Accident Lawyer
Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer
A recent Virginia Supreme Court case highlights a deceptively dangerous obstacle on many of Virginia’s waterways: the low head dam. A low head dam is simply a dam that goes all the way across a river and is designed so water flows over the top of the dam, rather than around it or through a hole in the dam. Generally… [ read more ]
Pedestrian Safety
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Did you know Virginia State Law requires you to follow rules each time you go for a walk? Certain laws – for instance, not stepping into the middle of a highway – appeal to common sense. However, rules like Virginia Law Code 46.2-928 – that requires pedestrians to walk on the sidewalk if one is… [ read more ]
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Author: Attorney Kathleen Llewellyn-Duncan
Most pet owners consider their cute companions to be a part of their families. I certainly feel this way about my two big dogs, a Great Dane and a Mastiff, and for this reason I would never leave them unattended in the car while I run errands in the sweltering Virginia summer heat. As a friendly reminder… [ read more ]
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