Following 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 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...
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 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...
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