Car accidents are the second leading cause of death for teens in the US. Parents of teenages worry about a lot of things. Keeping them safe while they are driving usually tops the list, and justifiably so. Teenage drivers are…
Here are a few easy tips that can help keep your day at the beach safe from dangers like being swept up in a rip current or suffering a spinal cord injury. A trip to the beach should be a…
Once upon a time, summertime backyards were furnished with simple basics like aluminum folding chairs, charcoal grills, and plastic coolers. In recent years the trend has moved toward transforming a home’s outdoor space into another “room” of the house. Yards…
Two new Virginia laws on the books are aimed at making our roads safer for cyclists, and will hopefully prevent serious injuries and deaths among bikers. 2020 found many of us spending more time than usual at home, thanks to…
Ever been stuck behind a driver dawdling in the passing lane? Not only is it infuriating, but in Virginia it’s against the law. It’s happened to all of us: you’re cruising along the highway in the left-hand lane when you…
It’s that time of year again. Memorial Day weekend, for many Virginia residents, represents the start of grilling season. Whether you use gas or charcoal, it is important to keep you and your guests safe this summer with a few…
Warmer weather often brings home improvement projects and, unfortunately, renovation-related injuries. Have you been planning some springtime improvements or maintenance for your home? And is this work you’re perhaps thinking of tackling yourself? For many of us, being at home…
Driving over the speed limit can have more serious legal consequences than you might think! Blurred road and car, speed motion background In Virginia, there have long been serious legal consequences for speed-related reckless driving, but even so, many people…
This past year Virginia was the 5th most dangerous state for drivers, so be sure to do all you can to stay safe behind the wheel! For many of us, these past 9 months of Covid-19 shut-downs and restrictions have…
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association wants you to be safe on the road while you’re out enjoying this long holiday weekend! Last year, October was the deadliest month for car accidents in the state of Virginia: October 2019 saw 12,568 motor…