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Most Car Accidents Happen Close to Home

Driving in unfamiliar territory brings its own risks, but the majority of car accidents take place close to the motorist’s home. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission, nearly 70 percent of all collisions occur within 10 miles of home. On the plus side, the majority of these local accidents are relatively minor. The […]

Texting and Driving Laws in Virginia Beach

Starting January 1, 2021 Handheld Cell Phone Use Banned According to the state’s legislative system, the bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021. That means that in just 6 short months, all drivers in the commonwealth will be forbidden to text and talk on their handheld cell phones while driving. Under House […]

Identifying Concussion Symptoms After a Car Accident in Virginia Beach

Concussions are a common injury in car accidents. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to determine if you are suffering from this. Unlike cuts or broken bones, concussions usually do not have any outward signs. This is problematic, as delaying treatment can have serious consequences for your recovery as well as your potential personal injury […]

What to do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault

Common Causes of Traumatic Brain injuries

Few events impact lives like a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The recovery process is long, and many TBI victims never regain the cognitive skills they possessed before the accident. They often prove fatal.  In a worst-case scenario for a TBI survivor, victims require constant care in a nursing home or similar facility.  If a TBI […]

Living With Traumatic Brain Injury

For more than three decades, the Brain Injury Association of America has sought to inform the public about the growing number of people living with — or caring for someone who has a traumatic brain injury. The theme of the current campaign is “Change Your Mind,” which seeks to destigmatize brain injury and empower survivors […]