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  • Culpeper & Warrenton drivers: ever want to yell “Hey! Put down that phone and pay attention to the road!”?   
    Description: Are you frustrated with the number of drivers in Culpeper and Warrenton you see talking on their cell-phones or texting when they should be driving? Our government and law enforcement officials are working hard to keep distracted drivers from claiming more innocent lives.
  • Fauquier County Crash Victims: Learn About Neck Injuries and Whiplash Here   
    Description: One of the most vulnerable parts of your body in a Fauquier County car or truck wreck is your neck. Even a low-speed accident can whip your head and neck back and forth, causing damage to your soft tissue or cervical vertebrae. Learn more about neck strain / sprain and whiplash in this article.
  • Culpeper Accident Victims: Three Things NOT to do After a Crash   
    Description: Culpeper accident victims: this article is for you. Here we tell you the top three things you should NOT do in your auto accident case.
  • Virginia Drivers: Are You Ready for New Driving Laws?   
    Description: Virginia drivers, get ready – new Virginia driving laws take effect July 1, 2010. Here’s a summary of some of the new driving laws so you can be prepared and avoid a traffic ticket from our friendly Warrenton or Culpeper police officers.
  • Planning for the worst, hoping for the best: the importance of an ICE contact in Virginia car wrecks   
    Description: Don’t wait for a Virginia auto accident to threaten your life – put an “in case of emergency” or ICE contact into your cell phone right now. Having a designated emergency contact that first responders at an accident scene can use to reach your friends or family members who know your important medical history (allergies, medications, health conditions) could be a lifesaver.
  • FREE Resources for Virginia Car Accident Victims   
    Description: Hurt in a Virginia car or truck wreck? We can help. Check out this article for links to all the FREE information on our website. No matter how you were hurt or who hurt you, our skilled and determined Virginia auto accident attorneys are ready to fight for you.
  • Work Zone Crashes: What are Virginia Drivers Doing Wrong?   
    Description: Every year over a thousand Virginia motorists are injured in road work zones, which includes crashes in the Culpeper and Warrenton areas. If you’re one of them, you deserve fair compensation for your injuries and suffering. Another driver’s negligence may have contributed to the crash or the work zone itself may have been set up improperly or unsafely.
  • The Case Against Toyota: Why Auto Accident Victims Sue   
    Description: With over eight million vehicles recalled worldwide for serious issues like floor mat accelerator pedal entrapment and sticky throttles, it is no wonder that Toyota is likely to face a flood of lawsuits. Why are Virginia auto accident victims and other Toyota owners across the country choosing to sue Toyota now?
  • What to look for in a GREAT Virginia auto accident attorney   
    Description: After a serious motor vehicle crash, you may decide that you need the help of an experienced auto accident attorney. How on earth do you find one? Here are three things to look for to help you find not just a good but a GREAT personal injury attorney to help you secure the compensation you deserve after an accident.
  • Drowsy Driving: a major contributor to serious auto accidents?   
    Description: Driver fatigue may be a contributing factor in tens of thousands of auto accident injuries and perhaps thousands of deaths every year across the U.S., yet it is an issue that receives little attention from lawmakers and the public. A recent fatal car crash in Culpeper may have been due to driver fatigue, which begs the questions: how big is the problem of drowsy driving, and why is it so difficult to come up with accurate statistics? If the real number of accidents that can be attributed to driver fatigue could be determined, the issue might get the attention it deserves.
  • How Negligent Drivers Contribute to Serious Winter Car Accidents   
    Description: Have you or someone you love been injured in a serious Virginia auto accident this winter? Do you suspect that the other driver was at fault? There are a number of ways that the behavior of negligent drivers can contribute to car crashes. This article describes several of them.
  • Rollover crash testing winnows list of top safety picks for 2010   
    Description: Injuries from auto accidents tend to be less severe in vehicles with better safety features, which is one reason that the government and other safety-focused organizations evaluate and rank vehicles each model year. This year’s IIHS list of Top Safety Picks includes rollover testing for the first time, which has dramatically reduced the number of vehicles earning IIHS’ top marks.
  • Four vehicle maintenance issues that can lead to serious auto accidents   
    Description: Could your attempts to save money lead to a serious auto accident? If you are struggling to make ends meet in these difficult economic times, make sure that you don’t skimp on important vehicle maintenance. This article lists four important maintenance issues that should never be put off, because they could cause a serious traffic crash if ignored.
  • Will Emergency Responders Be Able to Find You After a Crash?   
    Description: For many Virginians, a cell phone is more than just a convenience: it is a necessity, so integral a part of their lives that many people no longer have land-lines. Unfortunately, when incapacitated in an injury, some accident victims may find emergency help delayed or unable to find them because of problems tracking their emergency cell phone signal. Car crash victims are especially vulnerable, since accidents can leave people unable to accurately describe the location of the crash, hampering rescue efforts.
  • Can smart cars prevent crashes caused by medical emergency?   
    Description: The stuff of science fiction and engineering daydreams is becoming a reality for some car manufacturers. Cars designed to protect occupants when the driver experiences a serious medical event are being developed and tested in Germany. While ‘vigilant vehicles’ are a long way from hitting Virginia roads, designers hope that the technology embedded in these vehicles can prevent serious car crashes or at least reduce their severity.
  • Broken Bones in a Virginia Car Crash   
    Description: There are many ways that car accident victims can be injured in a crash. Some injuries are more serious than others. Broken bones are commonly seen in more serious car and truck collisions, and the severity of a fracture can vary from minor to life threatening. The treatment for a fracture and long-term prognosis varies depending on the type and location of the break.
  • Spinal Cord Injury and Motor Vehicle Accidents   
    Description: A spinal cord injury can be devastating for the victim of a car or truck accident. Depending on the severity of the damage, injury to the spinal cord can result in partial or complete paralysis, breathing difficulty, loss of sensation, and more. If you’ve been injured in a serious motor vehicle accident and suspect that you have sustained damage to your spinal cord, contact the Northern Virginia attorneys at Dulaney, Lauer, and Thomas.
  • Distracted drivers are major cause of Virginia auto accidents   
    Description: Distracted driving behaviors are receiving increased attention from lawmakers and law enforcement officials in Virginia. Considering that distracted drivers are involved in up to 80% of all traffic accidents, it is no surprise that authorities are concerned about what people are doing behind the wheel. You might be surprised how common distracted driving is in the United States. There are steps every driver can take to focus more on the road and less on distracting activities.
  • Virginians urged to stay alert and safe in road work zones   
    Description: Many drivers find road and highway work zones to be a nuisance, but they rarely think of them as a danger zone for themselves and their passengers. What many don’t realize is that 85% those killed in work zone accidents are drivers and their passengers. In order to educate drivers about the importance of safe driving in and around roadway work zones, a number of state and federal organizations have come together for the last 10 years to promote the National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW).
  • The Danger of Aggressive Drivers on Virginia Roads   
    Description: Most Virginia motorists have seen an aggressive driver on the road. They are the ones who weave in and out of traffic, don’t seem to know what a turn signal is for, drive at excessive rates of speed, use inappropriate hand gestures, and cause serious accidents. The danger from these self-centered drivers is very real, and there are ways that you can spot and avoid them. If you’ve been involved in a serious Warrenton, Culpeper, Fauquier, or Fairfax auto accident and need legal help, please contact Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas at 888-907-2631 (Warrenton) or 800-741-1012 (Culpeper).
  • Four Ways to Keep your Virginia Auto Insurance Rates Down   
    Description: During tough economic times, Virginians are looking for ways to save a few dollars. One way to do this is to take a look at your auto insurance premium. We outline four easy ways to save yourself some money – ways that do not involve downgrading to a cheaper and possibly less service oriented insurance company. You want to make sure you are properly protected in case you get into a car or truck accident, but you shouldn’t have to pay through the nose.
  • New Report Shows Car Seats Save Lives in Auto Accidents   
    Description: A new study from the Traffic Safety Center at UC Berkley confirms that strapping babies and toddlers into age-appropriate child restraints significantly reduces the risk of injury and fatality in a serious auto accident. With the fatality risk reduced by up to 76% for correctly restrained small children, parents are urged to use the right car seat for their kids. Parents in Virginia are already required by law to restrain their children in vehicles, and the hope is that this study will further encourage correct use of age appropriate restraints and further reduce car accident fatalities.
  • Is Your Town Risking Your Safety to Make a Quick Buck?   
    Description: Red light running is such a problem in some Virginia cities that officials have installed red light cameras. However, disturbing reports are emerging from across the country about cities that are making money off of their red lights by shortening the length of the yellow light. This causes more motorists to run the light and risk a ticket, but at the same time it increases the chance of an accident at the intersection.
  • Virginians Driving Under the Influence…Of Prescription Drugs   
    Description: Everybody knows that drunk driving is a problem in Virginia, but few people know how big a problem drugged drivers are today. By some estimates, there are as many drugged drivers as drunk drivers on the road with the potential to cause dangerous or fatal car accidents. However, drugged driving does not get the same amount of attention as drunk driving and not many law enforcement officers are trained to recognize drugged drivers.
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder & Car Accidents   
    Description: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can seriously impact your quality of life. This disorder can be caused by a car accident and it is important to understand the symptoms. If you have been injured in a car accident in Virginia, contact Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas, LLP at 888-907-2631 for our Warrenton office or 800-741-1012 for our Culpeper office.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Car Accident or Other Event   
    Description: A traumatic brain injury is a catastrophic event that is often life changing. This article covers the symptoms, treatment and compensation available for traumatic brain injury cases. If you have experienced a traumatic brain injury in Virginia, contact Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas, LLP at 888-907-2631 for our Warrenton office or 800-741-1012 for our Culpeper office.
  • 8 Things You Should do After a Car Accident   
    Description: A car accident is a frightening event and it can leave you guessing what actions need to be taken. Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas, LLP reveal eight important actions that you should take following a Virginia car accident. Call (800) 741-1012 for Culpeper or (888) 907-2631 for Warrenton.
  • Focus on Infants: Is Your Child Passenger Safe?   
    Description: According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 7 out of 10 child safety seats are not installed correctly. This means that 70% of American’s children are at risk of being injured or killed in an auto accident if their seat does not protect them as expected. If you have an infant, find out what car seat safety guidelines you should be following and why rear-facing is best.
  • The Top 5 Causes of Traffic Accidents by Age Group   
    Description: Traffic accidents are a major issue for Virginia, especially considering that last year the number of crash related deaths topped the 1,000 mark – the highest number in a decade. One interesting way to break down the traffic accident statistics is to look at the top causes of crashes by age group – young, adult, and mature drivers.
  • Traffic Accident Reduction – do you C.A.R.E?   
    Description: C.A.R.E. is a state sponsored highway safety organization founded in 1977 with the goal of reducing accidents and fatalities on America’s highways. Find out more about this cooperative organization, what their traffic accident statistics look like, and when a C.A.R.E. sponsored patrol will be on highways in your area this year.
  • Top 5 Federal Transportation Safety Issues   
    Description: The NTSB maintains a list of “most wanted” highway transportation safety improvements, all of which are either progressing slowly or not at all. Find out what highway safety issues are important to our government, what their recommendations are for addressing these issues, and which agencies have been tasked with making our roads and highways safer.
  • Are Transportation Cuts Affecting Your Safety?   
    Description: Virginia’s transportation budget is expected to be down 60% this year, resulting in $600 million less for much needed road improvement and safety projects. Many expected improvements won’t be done for another 2 to 6 years – if they are done at all. Find out what projects are on-hold, which ones have been cut, and why this is happening right now.
  • Virginia State Police Say: Buckle Up!   
    Description: A Virginia couple receives a certificate and thanks from the Virginia State Police for surviving a serious auto accident because they were wearing their seatbelts. The ceremony was part of Virginia’s annual “Click It or Ticket” program, which attempts to educate drivers about the importance of seatbelt use.
  • Top 5 Best and Worst States for Texting While Driving   
    Description: Did you know that nationwide 28% of motorists – and over 50% of teen drivers – have admitted to sending text messages while driving? A recently released study examines the text messaging habits of American drivers, with some surprising – and disturbing – findings.
  • Hot Tips for Navigating Your Auto Accident Case   
    Description: After a car or truck accident it can be hard to keep track of everything that has to be done to recover and move forward, especially if the accident involved severe injuries. The insurance company you have to deal with for the negligent driver may try to pressure you into accepting a quick settlement or into making statements that could later damage your case. With so much at stake, it is important to keep a few simple rules in mind when dealing with an auto accident case.
  • How Safe is Your Automobile?   
    Description: The federal government recently stepped up their investigation into problems with Jeep Liberty upper ball joint problems. Jeep’s woes highlight the importance of carefully researching the vehicle you are about to buy. Since your safety and the safety of your family and friends depends on the quality of the automobile you chose to invest in, it is in your best interest to get all the information possible before selecting a new or used car.
  • Are Manufacturers Taking the Threat of Rollovers Seriously Enough?   
    Description: One of the challenges for automobile makers is to ensure that a vehicle’s roof is strong enough to protect its occupants in a rollover accident. However, some manufacturers have claimed that roof strength has little to no bearing on occupant safety. This is an assertion challenged by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in a new report focusing on SUV rollover risks.
  • Navigating the Auto Repair Maze after an Accident   
    Description: Being involved in an automobile accident is bad enough, but dealing with insurance companies and trying to get your car or truck repaired to your satisfaction can truly drive you to distraction. You may be asked to use a repair shop you are not familiar with, you might find that your car will be repaired with aftermarket parts, and you may be dismayed to find that your vehicle has lost value after being involved in an accident. Check out our repair tips for ways to handle these situations and come out ahead.
  • Who’s Looking out for Vehicle Safety?   
    Description: Consumers rely on manufacturers to deliver quality products free from defects, and they also rely on the government to provide oversight of all auto manufacturers to ensure that they not only deliver safe products, but notify the public in a timely manner if something goes wrong. However, years like 2007 which saw a 30% increase in auto recalls can cause consumers to wonder if the system is really working.
  • Virginia’s General Assembly Tackles Distracted Drivers – and More   
    Description: Several bills aimed at combating distracted driving are before the 2008 Virginia General Assembly. Proposed laws restricting driving while texting (DWT), cell-phone use by teens, and driving with pets will all be reviewed by lawmakers this session. Distracted driving is a significant cause of accidents in the United States, and other states and countries already have bans on driving while texting or while using a cell-phone. The attorneys at Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas care about your safety and want Virginia’s roads to be free from distracted drivers. If you’ve been involved in an automobile accident and are wondering what a skilled law firm can do for you, please contact us today.
  • Are our Teen Drivers Out of Control?   
    Description: November 2007 was a deadly month on the road for DC Metro area teenagers. Tragically, 12 area teens were killed in automobile accidents during this month. Sadly, many deaths could have been prevented – common contributing factors include excessive speed, driver error, and lack of seatbelt use. Here we offer a summary of the November accidents, and some thoughts on what can be done to reduce the number of teen deaths on our area roads. The attorneys at Dulaney, Lauer, and Thomas, LLP are concerned about your teenage driver and want them to be safe. If you need to speak with an attorney about an automobile accident, please contact us immediately to discuss your case.
  • The Secrets in Your Car’s Little Black Box   
    Description: Have you heard about the “little black boxes” that can be found in many of today’s automobiles? They’re really called “event data recorders”, or EDRs, and can be found in about two-thirds of vehicles being manufactured today. The auto accident attorneys at Dulaney, Lauer, & Thomas, LLP provide an outline of the history and function of EDRs, as well as an update about the future for and controversy about these devices.
  • Tips for Staying Safe this Holiday Season   
    Description: The attorneys at Dulaney, Lauer, & Thomas, LLP provide tips for keeping you and your family safe on the roads this holiday season. Tips for planning for holiday travel are provided, including things to keep in mind while on the road this season. Throwing a party? Advice for keeping you and your guests safe are also offered, and a summary of some of Virginia’s safety campaigns for this season are outlined.
  • No Safe American Cars in 2007?   
    Description: If you look at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's list of the safest cars of 2007, you might notice that none of them are American made.
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