Virginia is a fault state when it comes to car accidents. Other states, like Florida, are “no fault,” which means that motorists carry no-fault insurance that pays compensation regardless of who is to blame. In Virginia, our motorists must carry liability insurance, which pays benefits only when the policyholder is at fault for a collision. …
The moments after a car accident often seem a blur. You might not really know what happened but soon find your vehicle off the road or even turned upside down. In moments like these, it is hard to keep a cool head. Nevertheless, anything a motorist says in the minutes, hours, and days following a …
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Although trucking companies have a legal responsibility to operate their fleet in a safe manner, collisions remain common. According to data published by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 2,484 commercial truck accidents reported in the Commonwealth in 2019 alone. Even safe, attentive drivers may still be involved in a crash with a …
Even if you are a safe and careful driver, there is always a risk that you could be involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. According to data collected by the Virginia Highway Safety Office, there were 128,172 crashes and 65.708 injuries reported in the Commonwealth in 2019 alone. If you were involved in a …
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a novel, highly infectious respiratory disease. As of mid-April, the Virginia Department of Health has already confirmed nearly 7,000 cases in the Commonwealth. To stop the spread of the virus, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency—closing schools and non essential businesses. While much of life has been …
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting communities throughout the country. As noted by the Virginia Department of Health, a state of emergency has been declared in the Commonwealth and the physical locations of all restaurants have been temporarily closed in an effort to stop the spread of the virus. A consequence of the restaurant restrictions is …
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Do you know how many uninsured drivers see you on an average day? It is probably a lot more than you think. Indeed, many people are stunned to learn just how many uninsured drivers are on the road. The Insurance Information Institute (III) estimates that 9.9 percent of all motorists in the Commonwealth of Virginia …
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We have all seen people who drive like they own the road. There are few things more frustrating (or dangerous) than coming across a driver who blatantly cuts you off—even when you are the one that has the right-of-way. In Virginia, a driver is legally liable for an accident caused by their improper failure to …
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Car accidents are among the top cause of serious injuries in Virginia. According to data collected and published by the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO), 3,416 people were hurt in crashes in Virginia Beach alone in 2017. Every community is affected by traffic collisions—from small towns to large cities. Following a serious accident, you need …
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Every year, tens of thousands of people across the region are seriously injured in car accidents. The Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO) reports that there were 127,375 crashes in the Commonwealth of 2017—more than 60,000 of which resulted in injuries. Sadly, even after a serious wreck, insurance companies do not make it easy for injured …
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