Car Accidents

Hydroplaning refers to water lifting a vehicle off the road enough for it to lose traction. It is difficult to control a vehicle that is hydroplaning, which is why many drivers end up in related car accidents. Understanding why...

A DC auto accident can be one of the most traumatic experiences of your life. Recovering may take weeks of doctor’s appointments, psychological therapies and expensive property damage repairs. One of the most important steps to take toward recovery...

Young drivers present a danger to themselves and everyone else on the roadway. Beginner drivers do not have the real-world experience to safely navigate common roadway hazards, such as wet roads or children darting into traffic. They are also...

One of the main phases of any car insurance claim is the accident investigation. The investigation may involve an insurance claims adjuster reviewing the facts of your case, visiting the scene of the accident, interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence and...

Driving under the influence (DUI) does not only mean the influence of alcohol. It also refers to operating a vehicle after using any impairing drugs, or a combination of drugs and alcohol. Driving under the influence of marijuana is...

Not all car accidents involve a collision between two vehicles. Some crashes take the form of no-contact accidents, in which one negligent or reckless driver causes another vehicle to crash without touching the second vehicle. A common example of...

What is a 'Phantom driver?' A phantom driver is someone who caused your car accident without actually touching your vehicle. Like a phantom, the driver causes your wreck and then disappears, leaving behind no contact information or evidence linking...

Rentable electric scooters have become a global phenomenon. Millions of riders use e-scooters for fun, convenient and low-cost rides. Riding an e-scooter around a busy city such as Fairfax, Virginia, however, could be dangerous. Distracted and reckless drivers could...

Car accidents are expensive for everyone involved. Not only is there the issue of property damage, but there are medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages that might not be seen right away and add up...

Multiple vehicle crashes, sometimes referred to as chain-reaction accidents, occur when two cars strike one another, then a third trailing vehicle strikes one of the first two and more follow. In the end, you have a series of rear-end...