The busiest travel holiday for drivers is often the most dangerous. Thanksgiving has long had the reputation of being the single most busy travel time for Americans all across the country, including right here in Virginia. Chances are that record…
Freedom Beckons to Motorcyclists Fall is the quintessential season of Virginia, and many fresh air enthusiasts can be found motorcycling the Blue Ridge Parkway. The parkway is special because it changes in elevation and has east and west facing slopes.…
The most dangerous thing many of us do on a given day is also one of the most common things: we get into our cars and take to the road. The National Safety Council estimated that in 2017, more than…
With Hurricane Florence barreling toward the East Coast as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, the number one priority for everyone in the storm’s path should be physical safety, both for themselves and for family, friends, and neighbors. Virginia’s Governor…
Lately, there has been an interesting new development in the transportation-share world: rental electric scooters that appear in cityscapes overnight, without much consideration for permitting or public safety. These smartphone-accessible vehicles have upended public safety in many neighborhoods, including right…
By, Alexa Williams-Brown, Richmond Office It’s officially August, and with temperatures still hovering at summertime highs, it’s a good time to be reminded that one of the deadliest vehicle accidents can happen while your car is parked. Vehicle Heatstroke kills…
by Seth Lindberg | Attorney, Reston, Leesburg The grueling, weeks-long Tour de France – probably the world’s best-known bike race – began last Saturday. This year's Tour is a combination of 21 flat, hilly, and mountainous stages with time-trials interspersed.…
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…
As a country, we’ve gone a little bit crazy for supplements and vitamins. And why wouldn’t we? After all, they promise to help us lose weight, give us more energy, and make us healthier in myriad ways. Over 150 million…
Summer weather is finally here, and with the longer days many of us are spending more time outdoors, enjoying activities like bike riding. Biking is a great way to keep fit and spend time outdoors, but it is also an…
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