Automobile Accidents

Library for Automobile Accidents:

• The 6 Most Common Causes of Automobile Crashes   
  Description: Norfolk, Virginia attorney Richard Serpe lists the most common causes of automobile crashes in the United States. Before you hit the road you need to be aware of the dangers that await you and arm yourself with the best defense, knowledge, out there. If you should get into an accident, the Law Offices of Richard Serpe is ready and able to help you protect your rights during a chaotic time.
• 10 rules for dealing with insurance companies after you have been in a car accident   
  Description: If you have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident in the Norfolk, VA area the insurance companies will do their best to limit the benefits you receive for your injuries. Victims need to know and understand their rights BEFORE dealing with the insurance companies.
• Top Ten Worst automobile Insurance companies: Accident victims should not think their car insurance company is on their side   
  Description: STOP before you damage your serious injury claim by dealing directly with one of these TOP TEN worst insurance companies. Get help from an accident lawyer at Law Offices of Richard Serpe, toll free 877-544-5323
• How Motorcyclists Can Avoid Accidents on the Road   
  Description: Motorcycle injuries can be very serious, and are often more debilitating than those sustained by car or truck drivers involved in similar crashes. While riders can’t prevent a wayward motorist from hitting them, they can improve their odds with these five safety tips.
• What Car Drivers Need to Know About Truck Accidents   
  Description: Because large trucks account for about 1,300 accidents a year in Virginia, it is important that motorists educate themselves about the dangers of truck accidents and know ahead of time what to watch out for if they’re involved in a collision with a tractor trailer.
• What Car Drivers Need to Know About Truck Accidents   
  Description: Because large trucks account for about 1,300 accidents a year in Virginia, it is important that motorists educate themselves about the dangers of truck accidents and know ahead of time what to watch out for if they’re involved in a collision with a tractor trailer.
• What Car Drivers Need to Know About Truck Accidents   
  Description: Because large trucks account for about 1,300 accidents a year in Virginia, it is important that motorists educate themselves about the dangers of truck accidents and know ahead of time what to watch out for if they’re involved in a collision with a tractor trailer.
• Kids in Car Accidents – The Importance of Specialized Research   
  Description: Auto accident research has been steadily improving over the years, and recent innovations involving pediatric car crash dummies, real crash test data, and virtual computer modeling are contributing to improved auto safety features.
• Avoid automobile accidents: Drive Smart Virginia promotes programs to improve automobile safety for Virginia drivers   
  Description: DRIVE SMART Virginia (DSV) is the only 501c3 non-profit in Virginia dedicated entirely to making Virginia's roadways the safest in the nation. Founded by automobile insurance companies that represent more than 85% of the driving insured on Virginia's roads, DSV is a formidable presence in the homes and businesses of Virginia citizens. Almost everyone rides or drives in a motor vehicle daily. That makes car crashes the most indiscriminate killer in existence.
• Taking the Kids for a Ride – Tips for Staying Safe and avoiding car accidents   
  Description: Distracted drivers are a major source of accidents on American roadways, and parents are no exception. In fact, driving with passengers – especially little ones in the backseat – can cause a usually safe and cautious driver to become distracted and make dangerous mistakes. It is a good idea to constantly remind yourself that even taking your eyes or your attention off the road for “just a second” can result in disaster.
• Virginia’s 2008 Highway Safety Plan to help reduce car accidents   
  Description: The Virginia Highway Safety Office proposed a number of measures in their 2008 Highway Safety Plan intended to address the biggest problems on Virginia’s roadways today. They are working to address occupant safety, impaired driving, traffic record access, motorcycle safety, and aggressive driving and speeding.
• Making Virginia's roadways safer to avoid serious injuries in automobile accidents: Click It or Ticket – Getting Serious About Seat Belts   
  Description: Seat belt use can dramatically improve your odds of surviving in an auto accident. Virginia police are participating in a nationwide effort to educate the public about the importance of seat belt use, in the NHTSA supported “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
• New Law Aims to Enhance Auto Safety for Children   
  Description: Few people consider the non-traffic dangers of automobiles. However according to Kids and Cars, in the last 7 years over 1,350 children died in non-traffic incidents. While this is only about 10% of all automobile deaths each year – the remainder can be attributed to auto accidents – advocates say it’s a significant enough number to warrant further government oversight. The good news is that on February 29, 2008 President Bush signed the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act into law, which supporters hope will prevent many needless injuries and deaths.
• Need Repairs after an Auto Accident? Beware of Scammers!   
  Description: If you’re been in an auto accident, one of the hurdles you’ll have to jump is getting your vehicle repaired to your satisfaction. Not only will you have to deal with the insurance company, but you’ll also have to find a body shop that you trust to perform the work. Most mechanics and body shops are honest and dependable, however there are enough scam artists out there that you need to be aware of potential problems.
• Drunk and Distracted – Fighting Back Against Bad Drivers   
  Description: If you’ve been the victim of an automobile accident, then you can probably guess some of the causes for the large number of injuries and deaths on America’s roads. Driver intoxication, distracted drivers, driving and texting, speeding, fatigue – the list goes on and on. If you’ve been injured or have lost a loved one because of another driver’s negligence you may want to know what is being done to keep drunk and distracted from wreaking further havoc on Virginia’s roads.
• What Makes Teenagers Such Bad Drivers?   
  Description: What makes teenagers such bad drivers? Most people can guess why teens and cars are such dangerous mixes. Teenagers are more likely to engage in and enjoy risky behavior than older people. Teens are new to driving, and like any new skill it takes time to learn one’s limitations and develop the coordination needed to navigate a busy road (and ignore distractions like cell-phones, music players, or loud friends). What is less well understood is why risky behavior is so appealing and what it really takes to develop the skills needed to become a “good” driver and avoid auto accidents.
• Safety Tips for Avoiding Automobile Accidents   
  Description: The State of Virginia is on-track to hit 1,000 traffic accident fatalities this year, which probably has you wondering what you can do to keep safe on the roads. Various Federal and State agencies have tips for safe driving, everything from buckling up to being extra-cautious while driving at night. Richard J. Serpe is concerned about your safety on the roads this holiday season, and urges you to follow these tips to keep safe. If you or somebody you love is injured in an automobile accident, please contact Mr. Serpe immediately.
• Top Safe Automobiles for 2008 – and Some Surprises   
  Description: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently released its Top Safety Pick award winners for 2008. The law office of Richard J. Serpe has put together this summary of the 2008 IIHS results to help Virginians stay safe and informed about the vehicles they buy. Consumers wanting the best and safest vehicle for their family should consider the IIHS findings when shopping for a new vehicle, and they should also be aware of some of the surprises this year. There were few American automobiles on the list, and not a single minivan performed well in low-speed crash tests. Consumers should also keep in mind that IIHS and NHTSA testing may not reflect the “real world” safety of trucks.

Videos about Automobile Accidents:

• Norfolk, Virginia Best Lawyer Advice on Dealing with Insurance Adjusters
• Norfolk, Virginia personal injury attorney Richard Serpe explains how to find one of the Best Lawyers in America

Web Resources for Automobile Accidents:

• Drive Smart Virginia

  Description: DRIVE SMART Virginia (DSV) is the only 501c3 non-profit in Virginia dedicated entirely to making Virginia's roadways the safest in the nation. Founded by automobile insurance companies that represent more than 85% of the driving insured on our roads, DSV is a formidable presence in the homes and businesses of our Virginia citizens. Almost everyone rides or drives in a motor vehicle daily. That makes car crashes the most indiscriminate killer in existance.

• Norfolk accident lawyer: Best Lawyer rated

  Description: Richard Serpe is a Norfolk accident lawyer: Best Lawyer rated serving Hampton Roads, Richmond, Petersburg and the Eastern Shore. If you have been injured in a vehicle accident or by someone's negligence you should contact him immediately!

• Highway and Auto Safety: Attorney Richard Serpe's resources for preventing car and motorcycle accidents

  Description: Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is an alliance of consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roads safer.
  
  Advocates encourages the adoption of federal and state laws, policies and programs that save lives and reduce injuries. By joining its resources with others, Advocates helps build coalitions to increase participation of a wide array of groups in public policy initiatives which advance highway and auto safety.

• Virginia Teens speak out for safer roads

  Description: Flashing blue lights lit up the intersection of Candlers Mountain Road and University Boulevard, and almost 50 teenagers gathered along the roadside Wednesday night.
  
  These teenagers were not in trouble. They were simply watching as law enforcement officers arrested three drivers on charges of driving under the influence, three on drug charges and one on underage possession of alcohol.
  
  Law enforcement and others hope that this, and the other events of the Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety retreat held at Liberty University, will teach teens to drive safely when they get behind the wheel.
  
  The retreat's mission is to play a part in reducing teenage deaths from car crashes.
  
  "Traffic crashes are the number one killer of this age group," said Elizabeth Ferguson, training and marketing coordinator. "We want to give them the tools to help prevent those deaths."
  
  Last year, 132 teenagers in Virginia died in car crashes.

• Senior Driver Safety

  Description: Senior drivers face many challenges caught between wanting to maintain their independence while their friends and family may begin to be concerned about their senior's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Seniordrivers.org is a AAA sponsored website dedicated to helping educate seniors and their loved ones on safe driving as we age.

• SEAT BELTS STILL MISSING FROM SCHOOL BUSES

  Description: Child passengers need seat belts on school buses for the very same three reasons that their use is required in cars:
  
  -To reduce fatalities and mitigate injuries in crashes,
  -To reinforce the practice of restraint use, and
  -To improve discipline on the bus.