Excessive speed is a significant factor in many traffic accidents in Virginia. In fact, speeding drivers caused 40 percent of the 775 traffic fatalities recorded in 2012, according to the Virginia Department of Motor...
Author: McDonald Injury Law
May 14, 2014
Veterans Die Awaiting Treatment in VA Hospitals
America’s military veterans face a host of challenges, including access to medical care at VA hospitals and clinics. CNN has reported that veterans have died in recent years because of delays in getting routine...
Distracted driving is common on Virginia roads, especially now that many people own smartphones that allow them to make calls, send text messages, use apps, play games or watch videos on the road. The Richmond...
May 7, 2014
GM Recalls Continue to Mount
General Motors recently announced two recalls involving more than 100,000 vehicles because of defects that pose driving hazards. The action comes as the automaker continues to deal with legal and regulatory fallout from an
Apr 16, 2014
Teen Drivers Learn Habits from Parents
Parents may think they cannot control their teen drivers’ behavior on the road, but research suggests otherwise. Young, inexperienced drivers model their parents’ driving habits for better or worse. For example, teen...