When people think of “Impaired” drivers, they usually imagine a motorist who is intoxicated or high on drugs. But prescription drugs can also impair a motorist, increasing the risk of a crash. Even though prescription drugs are legal, they are still powerful chemicals that work on the body in different ways. Some motorists should avoid …
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Getting tossed upside down in a rollover accident is a terrifying experience, and it is very easy for occupants to suffer injuries. Our Virginia Beach auto accident lawyer has helped many clients obtain compensation following car wrecks which are not their fault. We look at seven of the more serious rollover injuries a person can …
Maybe no injury is as misunderstood as whiplash. Many people think whiplash is nothing more than “neck pain,” which should go away after taking a couple aspirin and getting a good night’s sleep. Others don’t even think this is a real injury but something lawyers manufacture. Our Virginia Beach personal injury lawyers know otherwise. Whiplash …
Dog attacks are terrifying but trying to obtain fair compensation following an attack can be equally scary. Virginia tries to help men and women who suffer injuries by allowing them to sue on their own in small claims court. However, most dog bite victims would benefit greatly from legal help. In our experience, a lawyer …
The spinal column consists of the spinal cord, which transmits neural signals up and down the body, and dozens of vertebrae that protect it. This column is very sturdy; however, it is not immune from trauma. Many horrific car accidents leave victims with spinal injuries that take months to heal. Our experienced Virginia car accident …
Virginia law clearly requires that motorists stop after getting into an accident, even when they strike an unoccupied vehicle. Va. Code § 46.2-894 states that drivers should “immediately stop” and offer “reasonable assistance” to any victim injured in the wreck. However, far too many people flee the scene of an accident, often leaving behind victims …
Traffic safety should be a priority year-round, but it is especially important during the holidays. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), the Thanksgiving weekend is one of the deadliest stretches on our nation’s roads and highways. Many people can be badly hurt—even killed—in a collision during the Thanksgiving weekend, so please exercise extreme caution. …
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Construction seems to be never-ending on Virginia’s roads. Unfortunately, construction zones are very dangerous and increase the chances of someone getting involved in a fatal accident. According to industry statistics, 2018 saw 672 fatal crashes in work zones, resulting in 755 deaths. In Virginia alone, the state saw 9 fatal accidents, resulting in 9 fatalities. …
To obtain compensation following a car accident, we must establish that another driver was at fault for the collision. This can be easy or hard, depending on the case. In some accidents, a motorist flat out admits that they were at fault, or we have conclusive video evidence that the other driver made some mistake …
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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 …