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 ReadingVirginia motorcycle accident injury and fatality statistics paint a sobering picture. Motorcyclists and their passengers lack the protection that a car or truck provides. They are more vulnerable to weather and road conditions than drivers in closed vehicles. They are also harder for other drivers to see and less stable than four-wheeled vehicles. Sadly, this increased vulnerability often leads...
Continue ReadingFollowing an auto accident in Virginia, either the police or an involved party will file a police report. The Department of Motor Vehicles is the government agency responsible for keeping all accident reports. If the police respond to the accident scene, they will submit their report to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles within 24 hours of completing their...
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 ReadingIf you’ve lost a loved one in a car accident resulting in death, you don’t need us to tell you how painful their passing is, especially if someone else’s recklessness or negligence caused the collision. But you may wonder, if someone dies in a car accident, can you sue for wrongful death? In Virginia, the answer is yes. A...
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 car crash. Our experienced attorneys can assist you with legal action to pursue a wrongful...
Continue ReadingThe at-fault driver in a T-bone car accident may be liable for any injuries and damage sustained due to the collision. T-bone wrecks can be catastrophic, especially if the impact is to the driver’s side or any area where a passenger sits. Below, the Virginia car accident lawyers go over T-bone accidents and who exactly is liable. If you...
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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