According to data collected by the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 44,000 people were killed in traffic accidents last year. Many of these tragic crashes have common factors that, had they been addressed, could have avoided the accidents. Instead, thousands of families are left…
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) recently announced two recalls that affect owners of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vehicles. Some of these vehicles were previously recalled and repaired but are being recalled again because the previous fix was ineffective. Although owners may drive the…
We all know about the dangers of distracted driving and how taking your eyes off the road, even for a few seconds, can have tragic consequences. Several years ago, a much-cited study conducted by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that a driver going 55 m.p.h.…
If you were recently injured in a Virginia Beach car accident through no fault of your own, you need to reach out to a skilled Virginia Beach car accident attorney from Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp as quickly as possible. Doing so will ensure that a…
Sepsis is a sometimes fatal complication of an infection that occurs when chemicals released into a person’s bloodstream to fight the infection trigger inflammatory responses throughout the body. These inflammatory responses can cause a multitude of changes that can damage multiple organ systems. This can…
There are many people who deal daily with the devastating effects of chronic illnesses and diseases. Even if these do not affect someone’s ability to work or enjoy other activities, they can impact their driving skills. Driving with certain types of medical conditions or under…
When valuing a personal injury claim in Virginia, one of the key factors to consider is lost income or wages and reduced earning capacity. These are significant components of damages that a plaintiff can seek compensation for to help recover the financial losses suffered as…
As fun as riding a motorcycle can be, the truth is that there is a much higher risk of suffering a serious to fatal injury in a motorcycle accident than there is if you are in a vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety…
Santa Maria, CA — KEYT reports that six people were injured in a serious single-vehicle rollover accident early Thursday morning, September 12, 2024, on Foxen Canyon Road, just east of Santa Maria. The crash occurred during foggy conditions that may have played a role in…
Stockton, CA – According to Fox40, a 60-year-old male pedestrian lost his life Tuesday night, September 10, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle near March Lane and Venetian Drive. Stockton Police responded to the scene shortly after receiving reports of the collision around 6:45…
