Fatal injuries from car accidents are absolutely devastating for survivors of the accident victim. Knowing that traffic accidents are sudden and generally preventable only adds to the gravity of the loss. Every life is important. In 2021, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reported 968 fatalities on Virginia roadways. In addition, 161 people were injured daily in the Commonwealth...
Continue ReadingFollowing a car accident, a responding police officer usually files a report detailing the incident. Sometimes, however, your car accident report is inaccurate if the officer makes a mistake. A police report about your accident contains important information about the crash, including: Since your police report plays an essential role in your insurance claim, it is important to fix...
Continue ReadingEach year, thousands of Virginians are involved in car accidents ranging in severity from minor fender benders to catastrophic collisions. Sadly, if you get in a Virginia car accident, death is one possible result. Many fatal collisions lead to severe injuries and sometimes death. If you lost a loved one due to a car accident, you and your family...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can be terrifying. It’s even worse when you discover that something malfunctioned in the vehicle that was supposed to keep you safe. Various auto parts, components, or even an overall defect in the design of a car can lead to catastrophic results. Even if a manufacturer recalls the part or vehicle, it’s typically too late for some...
Continue ReadingBroadside collisions, also called T-bone collisions, can happen in multiple places. One question we sometimes receive from prospective clients is where do broadside collisions most commonly occur. The most common location for T-bone crashes is—not surprisingly—at an intersection. Broadside collisions are common across Virginia roads and highways and can result in deadly injuries. They are called T-bone accidents because...
Continue ReadingYou’ve probably heard the phrase, “the pedestrian always has the right of way,” many times in your life. While it is true pedestrians often have the right of way, it is not always the case. It also does not give a pedestrian carte blanche to act recklessly or negligently when sharing the roadway with motor vehicles. Sometimes, the pedestrian...
Continue ReadingKnee injuries are one of the most common injuries following a car accident. Given the position of car occupants, this probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise. However, knowing what to expect in the wake of an accident isn’t necessarily intuitive. This is especially the case once insurance companies get involved. If you suffered a knee injury in...
Continue ReadingAny type of vehicle accident is likely to be a scary experience that can result in both physical and mental harm. Drunk driving accidents are often even more frustrating because there is an assumption that the accident could have been avoided if the intoxicated driver had made responsible decisions about operating the vehicle and consuming alcohol. As the victim...
Continue ReadingNo one ever expects to be in a vehicle accident, and sometimes accidents just happen. In the case of a drunk driving accident, someone made a decision to get behind the wheel when they were under the influence of alcohol. Not only does this constitute negligent behavior, but there are also circumstances where this behavior is outrageous and worthy...
Continue ReadingA serious car accident can change your life in the blink of an eye. It’s no secret that car accidents frequently result in significant physical injuries for those involved. And in turn, these injuries can lead to thousands upon thousands of dollars in expenses for injury victims as they navigate the road toward recovery. However, beyond physical injuries, many...
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