While most drivers in Roanoke City adhere to the rules of the road and operate their vehicles safely, there is always the danger of a reckless driver, a negligent driver or a drunk driver causing an auto accident. Car accidents can have deadly consequences as well as lead to long-term legal problems for the person who is deemed to have been intoxicated in a drunk driving accident. Holiday weekends are times that are especially rife with the potential for such crashes.
Three killed in crash involving alleged drunk driver in Virginia
Driver involved in head-on collision may face additional charges
After a serious car accident, one of the first things that may occur is an accident investigation. This is true regardless of whether the motor vehicle accident is relatively minor or a more serious collision. Investigating the scene of the accident can help authorities determine exactly why the accident happened and who was at fault for the accident. In some cases, the accident investigation may result in criminal charges for the at-fault driver.
Teens cause insurance premium rates to skyrocket
Parents in Virginia might be interested to hear that adding their teenagers to their auto insurance policies could cause them to experience an increase in their insurance premium rates by 84 percent. According to recent reports, teens are the riskiest and, therefore, the most expensive drivers to insure. Parents will, on average, experience a hike of approximately $2,000 a year when they add their teens onto their policies.
