Legal

This section highlights updates on Virginia laws, important court rulings, and consumer protection issues. We also analyze how state and local legal developments impact individuals and families. From new legislation to high-profile cases, our goal is to keep readers aware of how the legal system shapes life across Virginia.

NTSB Releases Study Results, Says More Safety Rules Needed for Single-Unit Trucks

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released the results of its safety study on single-unit truck crashes. The study, which was conducted over a five-year period, between the years 2005 through 2009, examined the injury severity and crash characteristics of single-unit trucks. T

By Randy Appleton

/ 21 Oct 2016

Motorcyclist Killed in Vienna VA Accident

A 55 year-old man riding a motorcycle in Vienna, Virginia near Washington, DC died on October 18 in a multi-vehicle crash on Leesburg Pike. The fatal motorcycle wreck happened near the Towlston Rd. intersection. According to the responding police officers, a woman from Potomac Falls,…

By Edwin Booth

/ 21 Oct 2016

SUV Driver Charged with DUI After Hitting Two Pedestrians

A man who hit a woman with his SUV before running over another person in an Arlington, VA sidewalk is now facing criminal charges. The Arlington County Police stated that they are charging the Arlington resident with DUI maiming, which is a Class 6 felony in…

By Edwin Booth

/ 13 Oct 2016

West Virginia Man Charged with DUI in Crash That Injured Woman

A man from Martinsburg WV that was chased by police last week that ended in a multi vehicle crash on WV 9 has been accused of driving under the influence and injuring another driver. The West Virginia State Police stated that the suspected drunk driver…

By Randy Appleton

/ 3 Oct 2016

Distracted Driving and Drug Use Suspected in Deadly Pedestrian Crash

A five month old boy died and his mother was injured in a crosswalk in near Leesburg VA on Sept. 6 when a Jeep Grand Cherokee plowed into them. The fatal pedestrian car accident happened in Landsdowne VA earlier this month when the Jeep driver…

By Randy Appleton

/ 1 Oct 2016

Woman Killed While Dropping Daughter at Virginia College

A prominent 57 year old California woman was killed after she was hit by a car as she was dropping off her daughter for her first year of college at the University of Virginia. The crash occurred at 1 pm on Aug. 21, as a…

By Randy Appleton

/ 24 Sep 2016

Virginia Beach Teen Dies from Car Accident Injuries

The Virginia Beach Police reported Sept. 17 that a teenager was hit by a car on Saturday morning, and has died from his injuries. Police officers responded to the accident scene on Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach. The victim was taken to the hospital with…

By Randy Appleton

/ 24 Sep 2016

More Jeeps Roll and Injure Drivers

The death of actor Anton Yelchin last summer, who died when his Jeep Grand Cherokee crushed him as he was checking his mailbox at his home in Los Angeles, was viewed at first as a freak accident. However, an investigation of the accident revealed that…

By Edwin Booth

/ 22 Sep 2016

9 Year Old Passenger in DUI Crash Dies

Virginia State Police stated that a nine-year old child who was a passenger in a car with a drunk driver has died. The crash happened in late August in Halifax County, Virginia. The child, Julian Suttle, died on Aug. 30 at Duke Medical Center. The…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 18 Sep 2016

Teen in Florida Delivers Tragic Message on Motorcycle Safety

Florida has one of the highest number of motorcycle riders, and also one of the highest motorcycle fatality rates. Everyone who ride a motorcycle there is taught in classes to always keep a close eye on other drivers around them. Many car drivers do not…

By Randy Appleton

/ 16 Sep 2016

Car Accident Deaths Climb Despite Enhanced Safety Features

Although there is more advanced safety equipment in cars, trucks and SUVs than ever before, accident deaths continue to rise, according to the National Safety Council. That organization stated in August that crash death rates have been rising since 2014, with the largest increases occurring…

By Randy Appleton

/ 16 Sep 2016

FMCSA Makes Bus Inspection and Repair A Top Priority

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has noted with increasing concern the last several years that there have been a high number of commercial bus accidents with fatalities. That is why the FMCSA announced recently that it is making the inspection, repair and maintenance…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 15 Sep 2016