Rollovers occur whenever a vehicle flips onto its side or the roof, and they are a particularly deadly type of car accident. These accidents are relatively rare, but the fatality rate is higher for them than for other collisions, like sideswipes or fender benders. Many people suffer serious injuries in rollovers because they are not …
Yes. Virginia requires that all children be secured in an appropriate safety seat or booster seat when riding in a vehicle. Virginia’s law is quite different from other states, where parents do not need to use a car seat if the child is too tall or heavy. These seats are designed to protect a child …
Many car accidents are caused by negligent or reckless drivers, but road defects can also contribute to a wreck. These defects should be fixed promptly to protect the public, but negligent government authorities allow hazardous conditions to exist for far too long. If a road defect or hazard has caused your accident, contact a Virginia …
Motorcycle accident injuries tend to be much more severe than those suffered by people riding in passenger sedans. Motorcyclists are exposed to the elements in ways that are unique, and they can suffer direct hits to their bodies. Below, our motorcycle accident lawyer identifies 5 of the most serious injuries that our clients suffer. Contact …
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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