The state of Virginia has shown “moderate positive performance” but still has gaps in its highway safety laws, a safety advocacy organization says in a recent report. Advocates for Highway Safety, which includes insurers
Disability Act May Cover Temporarily Injured Workers
February 4, 2014
A recent ruling by a federal appeals court expands the definition of disabilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act to include temporary impairments. The ruling sets an important legal precedent for workers who...
Overview of the Workers Compensation System in Virginia
January 29, 2014
If you’ve been hurt or gotten sick because of your job, you need to understand how the Virginia workers’ compensation system works. Benefits are available for injuries caused directly by work, including injuries from...
Virginia DOT Offers Tips for Safe Winter Driving
January 27, 2014
Winter weather makes Virginia’s highways and byways dangerous. With extreme cold weather systems bringing ice and other hazards to the state’s roads, it’s important for Virginia drivers to be cautious and make good...
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute released a study of hand-held cellphone distractions and the findings are clear: Making a phone call on the road with a hand-held device triples the odds of a car crash. The...
Super Bowl Parties and the Dangers of Drunk Driving – A Checklist
January 24, 2014
The Super Bowl is more than a big game. It’s an annual occasion when people gather with friends and family to eat and drink and watch the game. Alcoholic beverages are common at Super Bowl parties so be careful not to let
Lawmakers Move to Ban Google Glass Behind Wheel
January 24, 2014
Google Glass, the hot new hands-free mobile technology with a head-mounted display, may be outlawed in some states concerned about distracted driving accidents. State lawmakers in Wyoming, West Virginia and New York are all
Adult Drivers More Likely Than Teens To Admit To Texting
January 24, 2014
A recent survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concluded that adults report texting and driving more often than teenagers do, a finding that flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Although AAA found that many...
Although many of us were promised flying cars by now, that technology isn’t yet available. However, automakers are pressing ahead to produce a self-driving car. While a self-driving car can drive in traffic and park...
As novice drivers get more comfortable behind the wheel, they are more likely to start performing secondary tasks that divert their eyes, such as dialing a cell phone, texting, or eating, according to a study in the New...