Losing a loved one in a car accident is an unimaginable pain, especially when someone else’s recklessness or negligence caused the tragic collision. If you’re wondering whether a family member can sue for wrongful death after a car accident in Virginia, the answer is yes. In Virginia, the surviving family member of the deceased may file a wrongful death...
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 fatal car accident. Our experienced attorneys can assist you with legal action to pursue a...
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...
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...
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