Driving in the Rain Is More Dangerous Than You Think
Driving in the rain is more dangerous than most people assume. Rain can seriously reduce visibility and make roads slippery. Severe rain, such as downpours during hurricanes, only compound these dangers. When driving in the rain, you should slow down, make sure your lights are on, double-check when making lane changes, and leave extra space…
Virginia Car Seat Laws and Motor Vehicle Code Updates to Know for 2022
Virginia strives to keep all children safe while they travel in passenger vehicles. Updates to Virginia car seat laws and motor vehicle codes updates for 2022 continue to focus on protecting children as they travel in cars. Some alterations to 2022’s car seat laws and motor vehicle codes include the types of car seats required…
All About Motorcycles: Safety, Statistics, Tips & More | Part 2
Motorcycles are the ultimate bad boy ride on the road. Culture has dictated that bikes are the “coolest” vehicle when it comes to transportation. We’ve all fantasized about going 60 down an open road in a trendy black leather jacket with blacked out helmet, but we also know motorcycles can be extremely dangerous. This is…
All About Motorcycles: Safety, Statistics, Tips & More | Part 1
Motorcycles are the ultimate bad boy ride on the road. Culture has dictated that bikes are the “coolest” vehicle when it comes to transportation. We’ve all fantasized about going 60 down an open road in a trendy black leather jacket with a blacked out helmet, but we also know motorcycles can be extremely dangerous. The…
Are Defective Brakes a Safety Issue with Thousands of Harley Motorcycles?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that it would be investigating Harley-Davidson motorcycles based on complaints that some of the motorcycles suffer from brake failure. An article by Reuters reports that the investigation involves 430,000 motorcycles, all manufactured by Harley-Davidson from 2008 to 2011. According to reports, there were more than 40…
The Top 22 Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riding has become more popular over the recent years with its appeal to a new group of riders consisting of more affluent and older individuals. Parrish Law Firm, PLLC cares about your safety and has put together The Top 22 causes of Motorcycle Accidents as is detailed in the Hurt Report. Hopefully this list…
Motorcycle Accident Attorney – Virginia
People who ride motorcycles are often exposed to situations that have a high probability of resulting in accidents that frequently cause serious injuries and even death. If you have been hurt while riding a motorcycle, you may face debilitating injuries, physical pain, emotional distress, and face having financial hardships. You most likely will need an…
Call the Experienced Motorcycle Injury Lawyers at Parrish Law Firm
So You Were Involved In a Motorcycle Accident in Northern Virginia: Call the Experienced Motorcycle Injury Lawyers at Parrish Law Firm Anyone who climbs on the back of a hog, a crotch rocket, or a trike knows this to be true: It’s not a matter of IF you’re involved in a motorcycle accident, but WHEN…
Virginia Supreme Court Finds No Conributory Negligence in Motorcycle Crash
A motorcycle driver who was injured when he was hit by an SUV that turned into his lane will get another chance to win damages from the crash after a majority in the Virginia Supreme Court rejected a jury instruction on contributory negligence, reports Virginia Lawyers Weekly. The court found that it takes a little…
Ashburn Lawyer Denied Bond After Deadly Drunk Driving Accident
The Virginia lawyer who faces a DUI charge and two counts of manslaughter after killing a couple riding a motorcycle in Ashburn, VA will remain in jail after a judge stayed his bond, reports NBC Washington. Ashburn resident and attorney Mark Sgarlata, 52, was drunk when he made a left turn into a shopping center…