If you or a family member have been the victim of a personal injury accident, don’t just accept the other party’s negligence. And don’t accept the first settlement offer without talking to an attorney. You are not at fault for the accident. You shouldn’t pay the cost of its consequences. Virginia law allows personal injury victims to file a...
Continue ReadingBeing the victim of a car accident is a risk any driver takes on the road. A sideswipe car accident is a type of accident. It is usually made during a poor attempt at lane changing or the inability to handle lane merges properly. Virginia law allows a sideswipe car accident victim to file a personal injury claim against...
Continue ReadingMost Virginia residents know that some Virginia roadways are more dangerous than others. Unfortunately, no one is safe from a potential collision. Even the most cautious drivers can be involved in a crash. Gaining knowledge about conditions on roadways that are essential to our travel can help mitigate existing risks and keep you safer. Read on to learn more...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been injured at work, knowing what to do next can be confusing and really hard. However, if you decide to file a claim, it’s critical that you do so sooner rather than later. The reason for this is that almost every kind of legal claim in Virginia has a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is...
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 ReadingMy 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 ReadingVirginia motorists are entitled to compensation after an automobile wreck caused by another. This includes all property damage to their cars. Under most auto insurance policies, insurance agencies broadly promise to pay for direct damages resulting from an auto accident. In cases like this, a motorist in Virginia may be able to file a diminished value claim to compensate...
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 ReadingDo you need car insurance in Virginia? The Commonwealth of Virginia is one of the few U.S. states that does not require motorists to carry auto liability insurance. If you choose not to purchase car insurance, Virginia car insurance laws state you must pay an extra fee each year, along with your vehicle registration. And payment of this hefty...
Continue ReadingIf you have lost a loved one due to the wrongful actions of another, you may have a valid wrongful death claim. However, not all people can bring such a claim under Virginia law. Thus, it is important to know who can bring a Virginia wrongful death claim. In this article, we will discuss what constitutes a wrongful death...
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