If you need to request a Richmond accident report related to an auto accident, you can request it directly from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. If you need to request an accident report for some other type of accident, you will need to request it through the correct police agency. Below, the Richmond car accident lawyers at River...
Continue ReadingIf you are in an automobile accident with another vehicle, you may be generally familiar with how the claims process works. However, do you know how it works if you are a pedestrian? What do you do if you get hit by a car while walking in Virginia? Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are a common problem all around Virginia and...
Continue ReadingAugust 21, 2025 | We are proud to announce that River Run Law’s attorneys, Casey and Brooke, have been recognized by Best Lawyers for their outstanding dedication and achievements in the field of personal injury law. Casey has been selected for inclusion in the sixth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his exceptional work in:...
Continue ReadingA collision with a truck can leave you with injuries, bills, and weeks of unanswered questions. You may be hearing from the insurance company, but still have no idea what your claim is worth or if their offer is close to fair. Searching for the average truck accident settlement in Virginia is a way to get a baseline. But...
Continue ReadingIn the moments after a car crash, it’s normal to feel disoriented, but also relieved. If there’s no bleeding, no broken bones, and you can speak normally, it’s easy to think you’ve walked away unharmed. But not all injuries show up right away, especially in the brain. Even a minor collision can cause the brain to shift inside the...
Continue ReadingImmediately following a car accident, you may be overwhelmed, scared, and injured. However, if you are able, there are essential steps to take after a car accident to protect your rights. These steps may be especially vital in situations where you suffered injuries due to no fault of your own. You’re overwhelmed, injured, and unsure what to do next...
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. When the police respond to a car accident in Virginia, they’re required to file an official accident report with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer injuries because of someone else’s actions, the last thing you want is more uncertainty. Medical bills pile up, work becomes impossible, and life feels stuck in limbo. On top of that, you may be wondering how long the legal process will take if you file a personal injury lawsuit. At River Run Law, this is one...
Continue ReadingIt’s easy to assume a car accident claim will work itself out. You exchange information, file a report, and expect the insurance companies to handle the rest. But that’s not always how it plays out. Injuries may last longer than expected. Bills arrive before the settlement. Adjusters ask for statements that don’t feel straightforward. That’s when the question usually...
Continue ReadingSemi truck crashes often involve more than just the driver. Depending on the circumstances, truck accident liability could fall on the trucking company, a maintenance provider, third-party contractors, or others responsible for keeping the vehicle safe and roadworthy. In Virginia, fault is central to whether a claim can move forward. The state’s contributory negligence law prevents injured parties from...
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