We are surrounded by massive trucks and 18-wheelers on a daily basis and the reality is they’re likely the most dangerous thing we interact with on a regular basis. The chances of surviving after an 18-wheeler accident are extremely rare. Even worse than that, being a truck driver is considered one of the deadliest jobs …
One minute you’re in an Uber on the way to your friend’s birthday brunch, the next minute your driver has gotten into an accident. So what do you do now? Since peer-to-peer ride-hailing companies have been around for only about a decade now, there is still plenty of grey area when it comes to financial …
It’s no secret that driving under fatigue puts you at high risk for an accident, but it also endangers everyone else on the road as well. In fact, according to to the National Sleep Foundation, driving while drowsy can be equally as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. 60% of adults have driven while sleepy and just …
Not all drivers carry insurance coverage. In fact, in Virginia, drivers can even opt out of having coverage if they pay a $500 annual fee, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Although many people do pay this fee and officially register as an uninsured driver with the DMV each year, many others simply …
The answer you give when filling out the gender question on your application for a driver’s license will affect your wallet. That’s because insurance companies have crunched their accident numbers, and men, especially young men, are a bigger risk – which translates to higher insurance rates. If you are a 16- to 24-year-old male in …
You may think that using a Bluetooth or other hands-free device would be a safe way to talk on your phone while driving. Think again, according to a new study released by researchers at the University of Sussex. In order to determine whether Bluetooth devices are distracting for drivers, despite the fact that this technology …
We are all quick to hop behind the wheel of our sedans, SUVS and our pick-up trucks. The crowded roads of Northern Virginia are filled with all of us, zipping here and there and in and out of traffic like we are invincible, safely protected by our “heavy metal boxes”. “A car accident won’t happen …
Servicing Your Vehicle Can Prevent Accidents Yahoo! Finance has released a list of the top ten mistakes proven to lead to extensive vehicle damage and potential breakdowns. Take a look at the list below: Putting off recommended/scheduled maintenance. Ignoring the “check engine” light. Not changing the oil, or not having it changed on time Not …
According to Edmonds, whose employees are probably much more practiced driving on the road than the average driver: “Not only is driving cars our job but we’re required to go to high-performance driving school every year “for insurance purposes.” So take it from us when we say we know a thing or two about how …
Parrish Law Firm, PLLC would like to provide you with information on how to keep yourself and your family safer this year while driving in hazardous winter conditions. According to IceRoadSafety.com “accidents on icy roads kill at least twice the number of people annually than all other severe weather hazards COMBINED (tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, floods, …
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