Through nightmares and flashbacks, accident victims often relive the tragic moments when an accident caused them suffering and pain. However, many accident victims who suffer injuries do not need nightmares to remind them what happened. Catastrophic injuries often...
Sheridan Barber
Sheridan Barber
Police deal with more wrongful death accidents
Nationwide, police officers may respond to countless horrific scenes during their careers, and it is no different in this state. However, local law enforcement has noticed a disturbing uptick in wrongful death cases on the highways. In a single month, first responders...
5 pedestrian rules drivers should know
A perfect storm is upon those in Virginia and elsewhere who enjoy walking or rely on it for transportation. With the end of daylight saving time and the last weeks of temperate weather, you and your loved ones may be out walking among traffic more than usual....
Driver charged in motor car accident
Intersections can be among the most dangerous places to travel. An intersection is where other drivers tend to make rash decisions and sometimes fatal mistakes. Vehicles crossing each other’s paths can make for risky travel when every driver is not paying attention....
Weather, speed – fatal truck accident
When the weather is bad, it is always smart to slow down and take extra precautions on the road, especially when one is driving a big rig. Driving at a reasonable speed for conditions may not only save tractor-trailer operators from causing truck accidents, but it can...
Ruptured spleen – catastrophic injuries
When two vehicles collide on a Virginia highway, the chance that someone will suffer a serious injury depends on many factors, including speed, trajectory and the safety features in the car. While some injuries, such as broken bones, are relatively easy to assess,...
Wrongful death cases provide future hope
An accident that results in someone’s death often leaves many questions, not the least of which is whether the accident could have been prevented. Sudden death from a preventable tragedy often results in families left behind to struggle with emotional and financial...
Motor vehicle accidents increase as summer ends
To say that the past spring and summer have been stressful is an understatement. Many are looking forward to getting back into the routine of fall but not before one last celebration. Whether people will be traveling to the beach or gathering with family and friends,...
Sharing the road with motorcycles – caution tips
It doesn’t seem to matter whether you are on a backwoods county road or right in town, it is easy to feel put off by the way some drivers operate their vehicle. But, when it comes to motorcycles, much of what you may perceive as reckless or dangerous actions may...
Truck accident leaves unanswered questions
Driving on the interstate in Virginia is frequently risky and requires drivers to be alert and use caution at all times. At any hour of the day or night, traffic can be treacherous, and drivers of passenger vehicles must often deal with fast-moving big rigs. Because...