Each 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 ReadingAny car accident is frightening, but a collision with a motor vehicle can be especially traumatizing and damaging when you are a pedestrian victim of a crash. Collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians have been on the rise in Virginia, increasing by 12.6% between 2020 and 2021 and accounting for 1,399 crashes in 2021. If you are among the many...
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 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 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 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 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...
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