While driving, have you ever noticed someone else driving erratically? As you distance yourself from that driver, you may wonder whether they are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you suspect the driver is not fit to operate a car, you may not know how to report your concerns. Read on to learn more about how...
Continue ReadingAfter suffering injuries in a car accident, your primary focus may understandably be your recovery. Unfortunately, Virginia law limits how long an injured victim has to file a lawsuit against the liable party. Your injuries may be severe and require long-term medical treatment that prevents you from working. As your financial troubles mount, don’t miss out on your opportunity...
Continue ReadingEach 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 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...
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