My name is Casey Ariail – I am a Richmond car accident attorney. I wrote this post to be a resource for folks who need to hire an accident attorney but don’t know anyone personally who can make a referral. Toward that end, below you will find a list of 6 car accident lawyers (yours truly excluded) who I personally endorse. We’re not just...
Continue ReadingEven though Virginia has enacted strict drunk-driving penalties, hundreds of people still lose their lives each year in drunk-driving-related accidents. Nationwide, the annual number of alcohol-related deaths from auto accidents soars to over 10,000. While Virginia is not the worst state in the country for DUIs, the state’s drunk driving accident statistics provide some concerning insights. Read on to...
Continue ReadingFatal 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 ReadingOne of the biggest distractions of our time is cell phones. However, texting while driving causes many accidents each year across Virginia. Many may not understand the danger of distracted driving. However, the consequences of texting while driving can be catastrophic. If you suffered an injury in a car accident due to a driver texting and driving, contact an...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one in a car accident is an unimaginable pain, especially when someone else’s recklessness or negligence caused the tragic collision. If you’re wondering whether a family member can sue for wrongful death after a car accident in Virginia, the answer is yes. In Virginia, the surviving family member of the deceased may file a wrongful death...
Continue ReadingIn 2021, Virginia motorcycle collisions were at an all-time high, with 102 motorcycle fatalities, representing a 17.2% increase from 2020. Due to the disadvantage motorcyclists have when colliding with a larger and heavier vehicle, most accidents result in severe rider injuries or death. But what happens when a driver hits a motorcyclist and leaves the accident scene? If you...
Continue ReadingRiding a motorcycle can be thrilling, but it can also make you especially vulnerable to some of the worst dangers on the road. We hope you are never the victim of a motorcycle crash, but if you are, you need to know what to do after a motorcycle accident. The steps you take after a crash can be the...
Continue ReadingA car crash resulting in the loss of someone you love is undoubtedly the worst kind, especially if someone else’s negligence caused it. You may have a claim for compensation if you recently received the unspeakable news that your loved one died in a fatal car accident. Our experienced attorneys can assist you with legal action to pursue a...
Continue ReadingA t-bone accident rarely gives you time to react. One moment you’re entering an intersection, the next you’re hit from the side with enough force to change everything that comes after. If you were injured in this type of crash, the most pressing question is often simple but urgent: in a t-bone accident, who is at fault? Liability in...
Continue ReadingIf you were injured as a victim of drunk driving accident, it is important to know how drunk driving accidents are different from other types of crashes. Although the number of fatalities from Virginia drunk driving accidents has decreased over the last three decades, drunk driving remains extremely dangerous. Below, the drunk driving accident attorneys at River Run Law...
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