Pedestrians Risk Death on Roadways
While overall US traffic deaths have been steadily falling, pedestrian fatalities have reached a nearly 30-year high. Walking is a great way to get outside
Category: Injury Prevention
Driving While Stressed During the Holidays
Driving while stressed during the holidays can be as dangerous as driving while texting. Managing your emotions during the holidays can be difficult, especially if
Slow in the Fast Lane: Left Lane Bandits
Ever been stuck behind a driver dawdling in the passing lane? Not only is it infuriating, but in Virginia it’s against the law. This is
Motorcycling Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park’s famous Skyline Drive is a gorgeous bucket-list ride for motorcyclists, especially in the fall. by Jonathan B. Slater, attorney Burnett & Williams
Fall Heating System Checkup
As chilly autumn nights set in here in Virginia, it’s a good time to check smoke and CO detectors and to schedule annual furnace or
Deer in the Headlights
Half of all deer accidents happen in the fall, and November is the most likely month. Here are a few tips on how to avoid
Rail Safety: What to Do If You’re Stuck on the Tracks
This and other lifesaving tips for Rail Safety Week. Trains and people have coexisted in Virginia since the early 1800’s, and with a romantic history
Who’s Turn is it Anyway?
Questions about Virginia’s rules of the road and how a driver’s failure to yield right-of-way can disqualify insurance settlements. This is the second part of a
Save the Tailgating for the Cavaliers
Following-too-closely, aka Tailgating, is the most often cited cause of car accidents in Virginia. Here are a few tips on how to break the habit.
Look Out for That Foul Ball!
Fan injuries from stray baseballs are a real — and increasing — hazard at baseball parks. Baseball season is in full swing, and fans are