Auto Accident

Most people expect their auto insurance liability policy to cover them in the event that they are at fault in causing a crash that results in collision damage and/or injuries. What many people do not realize is that if they are injured in an accident and not at fault, they may need to use their…

The Ford Motor Company® recently patented technology that supports in-car advertising. The technology, which is not yet in use, is a billboard detector that can read ads and display them inside a moving vehicle. This invention may mean good things for advertisers as it presents a new way to reach potential customers. However, the same…

Dangerous weather can lead to car accidents. Poor visibility from rain, snow, fog, ice or sleet can make highways and rural roads dangerous even during the day. With winter almost here, drivers must be aware of these dangers – including the risk of “black ice” on the road. Black ice earned its nickname because it…

Most vehicles manufactured in the last several years include automatic sensors that trigger headlights when it begins to get dark or foggy outside. In some vehicle models, the headlights turn on in conjunction with the use of the windshield wipers. However, there are plenty of vehicles on the road that lack this automatic sensor technology.…

Are autonomous vehicles safe? Self-driving cars and self-driving trucks are the future of transportation.  These vehicles are are also referred to as autonomous vehicles.  The future may be coming too soon for the safety of the motoring public and pedestrians. Autonomous vehicles use a combination of radar, lidar (complex sensors that use laser lights to…

Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft make local travel simple and convenient, and more Virginia residents than ever are using these apps. However, if you have been in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, determining liability can be extremely difficult. If you or someone you love were in a car accident while riding in an…

Most of us probably do not even think about the possibility of a car accident when we climb into an Uber or Lyft. But once a crash happens, you quickly realize that the aftermath of a rideshare wreck is anything but straightforward. How well do I really know this driver I just met? Who is…

While we love nothing more than a good road trip, summer can be a dangerous time to drive. Not only are there more Virginians traveling, but they are also driving heavily-packed vehicles on busy roads during some of the most dangerous months for highway travel. Tire blowouts are an unsuspecting danger that can change lives…

Many of us have hopped on a charter bus headed to a sporting event, casino, or amusement park. However, you may not realize that some discount bus lines value profits over their passengers’ safety. A recent charter bus crash highlights this risk. Below, the motor vehicle accident lawyers at Phelan Petty discuss a series of…