After suffering injuries in a car accident, your primary focus may understandably be your recovery. Unfortunately, Virginia law limits how long an injured victim has to file a lawsuit against the liable party. Your injuries may be severe and require long-term medical treatment that prevents you from working. As your financial troubles mount, don’t miss out on your opportunity...
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 ReadingThe sudden death of a loved one is devastating under any circumstances. And it’s especially painful when it was caused by someone else’s negligence. Picking up the pieces after such a tragedy can be overwhelming. However, the law entitles you to monetary compensation when you lose a loved one due to another’s negligence. Of course, no amount of money...
Continue ReadingHave you suffered an injury in an accident with an at-fault truck driver? If so, you deserve to be compensated. You have a legal right to payment and relief after a truck collision that was not your fault, but you do not have a lot of time to assert that right. If you plan to sue an at-fault truck...
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 ReadingThanks to the thousands of Richmond residents who voted in Richmond Magazine’s Best & Worst 2022, River Run Law was ranked as one of the best law firms in the city. The ballot covered nearly 200 categories, ranging from the best concert venues to the best florists. We are very honored that our community voted for us as one...
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 ReadingThe unexpected and preventable death of a loved one often results in significant psychological, physical, and financial damages. In an effort to address the financial aspect of these deaths, Virginia permits the deceased personal representative to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Under Virginia Code § 8.01-50, “wrongful death” refers to a death resulting from another individual or entity’s wrongful...
Continue ReadingAccording to the National Safety Council, in 2019, there were 5,005 trucks involved in fatal accidents, and 118,000 were involved in accidents resulting in injury. The sheer size of a semi-truck makes it difficult to stop an accident once it has been set in motion. Truck accidents can result in life-threatening injuries, and those that are not life-threatening may...
Continue ReadingIt may come as a surprise that attorneys don’t take every case that comes through their door. There are a variety of reasons for this, but it usually comes down to the viability of the claim. However, some attorneys simply reject cases based on scheduling conflicts or other operational reasons. So, you may be wondering how to get a...
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