Free Information from your Virginia Accident and Criminal Law Attorneys
Do you need information about your accident, arrest or traffic ticket? If so the attorneys at Tavss Fletcher believe that our article library will help you understand Virginia law, your rights and the best way to proceed with your case. Please feel free to browse through the following sections. As always, if you have any questions at all do not hesitate to contact your experienced Virginia Beach attorney today for a consultation.
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Free Child Safety Seat Checks Virginia BeachBeginning in 2007 new seat belt laws affect all of Virginia. All children under the age of eight must be restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat. In addition, all children under 16 must be restrained in a child safety seat or seat belt. In this article we will be reviewing the current child seat safety laws. In addition, we will provide you with information on free car seat safety checks in and around Virginia Beach.
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National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationAs Virginia personal injury attorneys we want you to know everything there is to know about not only protecting your rights after an accident but preventing an accident in the first place. The National Highway Safety Administration plays an important part in accident prevention. Please read on to learn more about the many ways the NHTSA works to make our nations roadways safer for all driver, bikers and passengers.
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Virginia, North Carolina Are Not on Most Dangerous Drivers ListAllstate has released its annual America's Best Drivers Report. The good news: the very worst drivers are not found in Virginia or North Carolina.
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Car Booster Seats Improve- Help Keep Older Children SafeIn the past, booster seats for children old enough to be out of a harnessed car seat have been problematic. However, according a recent review by the insurance industry, boosters have come a long way in improving the safety of older child passengers. Please read on to learn more about what you, as a parent in Virginia, can do to choose the right seat for your child.
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Virginia.gov- Aggressive Driving InformationLike many state agencies and concerned citizens, the Virginia DMV is attempting to bring attention to the issue of aggressive driving. This behavior is not only irritating; it’s dangerous. Please read on to learn more about the ways that the Virginia DMV is working to decrease the number of aggressive drivers on our roadways.
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Three BIG Mistakes Made by Virginia & North Carolina Auto Accident VictimsHurt in a car or truck crash? Read this article right now to make sure that you don’t make one of the three big mistakes that many Virginia and North Carolina auto accident victims make. These errors could cost you your case!
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Virginia / NC Auto Accident Lawyer Discusses Dangers of Drowsy DrivingThere is no question that driving while tired can be hazardous to your safety and the safety of other road users. If you’ve been injured in Virginia or North Carolina because of a drowsy driver, you deserve fair and just compensation for your injuries and suffering.
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Toyota Recalls for Unintended Acceleration and Braking ProblemsThe massive Toyota recall has drivers in Virginia and North Carolina asking: is my car involved? Was the Toyota vehicle that hit me a part of the recall? What can I do if I own a Toyota? Here we summarize information from three of the recent Toyota recalls involving unintended acceleration and braking problems.
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Do you need a lawyer for your auto accident case?After a serious auto accident you may be wondering if you need to hire an attorney. However, you may be worried about what it will cost and if a lawyer could even make a difference in your case. Often times auto accident attorneys can do the most good in serious crash cases with major physical injuries or in cases involving a vehicle fatality.
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When a Shift into Reverse Kills or MaimsA recent study by the NHTSA reveals that backup accidents are more dangerous than previously thought. These accidents can happen when an adult or child accidentally or intentionally puts a vehicle into reverse without realizing that another person or child is in the way. New safety features can help mitigate the severity of these accidents, but they are not installed or available on all vehicles.
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How safe is your car in a rollover crash?The list of 2010 Top Safety Pick awards from the IIHS is out, and the list is surprisingly short. This model year only 27 vehicles made the grade, compared to 94 last year. What changed? This year IIHS included rollover testing as a factor for making it onto their list, a change that knocked many popular vehicles out of contention. With so many vehicles failing to make the grade when it comes to roof strength, the question is – are manufactures doing enough to keep occupants safe?
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How careless drivers cause night-time traffic accidentsThe death rate for night-time driving is three times as high as it is for daytime driving, with weekend nights being the deadliest of all times to drive. Why are drivers so much more reckless at night than during the day? There are several factors that contribute to serious car crashes after dark in Virginia and North Carolina.
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The war on texting while drivingThere’s a national epidemic that is killing nearly six thousand people a year and injuring over half a million more. What is this terrible scourge? It is distracted driving, an issue that is being taken on at the highest levels of our federal government. Expect to see more laws, restrictions and penalties on texting while driving, cell phone use behind the wheel, and other related driving distractions.
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Top Ten Tips for Keeping Kids Safe on Virginia and North Carolina RoadsThe start of school every year is an exciting time for kids – and a frustrating experience for commuters who have to pass through school zones or residential areas full of children. Nobody wants to cause a serious or fatal car crash, so now that school is in session, use these ten tips to keep yourself – and the school kids around you – safe this year.
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Accident Preparedness: Do you have ICE in your cell phone?Nobody plans to be involved in a serious auto accident, but they happen every day to thousands of men, women and children. What can you do to improve your odds of surviving a car or truck crash? AAA recommends putting ICE in your cell phone. ICE (In Case of Emergency) is a way for emergency responders to find out who you are and any relevant medical information that could save your life.
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Why are holiday weekends so dangerous on Virginia and North Carolina roads?Are you planning to hit the road over a long holiday weekend? Consider yourself warned: holidays can be a dangerous time on Virginia and North Carolina roads, for a variety of reasons. Accidents can be caused by drivers who are intoxicated, tired, angry, or distracted. Keep your eye open for dangerous drivers, and make sure you don’t engage in any unsafe behavior.
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Crash your new car? Get ready for an expensive repair bill!Nothing beats driving a new car on Virginia or North Carolina roads. However, if you get into an accident with that new car, you might be singing the blues when you see the repair bill. The high cost of repairing modern vehicles means that some insurance companies will do everything they can to avoid paying for your claim.
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Car crashes, cell phones and 911: will emergency responders be able to find you?What could be worse than being involved in a serious car crash but having no idea where you are located? What if you called on your cell phone for help, and the emergency responders don’t know where you are, either? Unfortunately, this scenario could happen to you because of the outdated or inaccurate technology used in emergency call centers. Until better technology is available and all centers are upgraded, accident victims will have to hope they can pinpoint their own location after a crash.
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The Price Paid for Automobile Accidents and InjuriesJust imagine what it would look like if the costs for all the motor vehicle accidents across the United States were tallied up every year. This kind of information is available from the National Safety Council in an effort to communicate the cost paid by society for traffic crashes. The economic cost for each death and type of injury is included, as well as the comprehensive cost, calculated in an attempt to place a value on human suffering.
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Distracted Driving: A Growing Danger on Virginia RoadsDistracted driving. It is a term that is becoming more popular in the press these days as law enforcement officials and legislators try to spread the word about the dangers of driving while performing other tasks. Probably the most pervasive distracted driving behavior is talking on a cell phone while driving. Cell phone distracted drivers cause thousands of accidents every year and seriously injure or kill many Virginians.