Sustaining serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident is devastating, and it is often difficult to think clearly at the scene of the accident. You may know for certain that another driver is at least partially at fault for the collision because that other driver ran a red light or a stop sign, or because the driver admitted to texting on his or her phone immediately before the crash. However, you might also be concerned about your own liability in the accident, and you might be unsure about...
Posted by Mark Vrana on 12/04/2020
Sadly, drunk driving is common in Virginia. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 250 people die each year from drunk driving collisions. Thousands more suffer an injury when an impaired driver slams into their vehicle or strikes them while walking. Alarmingly, around 1.4% of people freely admit that they drive after having too much to drink—and the true number is probably even higher.Drunk driving is not only a crime in Virginia, but it is a civil wrong called a “tort.”...
Posted by Scott Barney on 12/04/2020
Even a safe and skillful driver can still end up in a serious crash. Indeed, motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of accidental injuries in our region. The Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO) reports that there were 128,172 accidents reported in the Commonwealth in 2019. Altogether, these wrecks resulted in 65,708 reported injuries and 827 confirmed fatalities. If you were hurt in a crash in Hampton Roads, you need the maximum available compensation to pay for medical care, cover...
Posted by Carlton Bennett on 12/04/2020
The civil law system exists in Virginia to make sure accident victims are made “whole.” Put simply, a motorist who is harmed through no fault of their own should not suffer financially because of the accident. Instead, the driver who is to blame should bear the financial burden. For this reason, our clients can often receive compensation for medical care, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering following a Virginia car accident.Unfortunately, not every accident victim receives...
Posted by William Breit on 12/04/2020
When a motor vehicle collides with a cyclist, the results are usually catastrophic as the cyclist has little to no protection from the rugged exterior of an automobile. Across the nation, there has been a steady increase of bike accident fatalities since 2009. Unquestionably, bicyclists are at serious risk of devastating injuries when they collide with a vehicle. In the State of California, if you were injured in an accident that was caused as a result of a careless driver, you may be entitled...
Posted by Justin King on 11/10/2020
COVID-19 (coronavirus) is affecting nearly every community in the country. As of April 15th, 2020, the Virginia Department of Health reports that there have been 258 cases confirmed in Virginia Beach, 105 cases confirmed in Norfolk, 97 cases confirmed in Newport News, and 77 cases confirmed in Hampton. Unfortunately, these numbers are expected to rise in the coming weeks. While all communities must be prepared for the virus, not all people are equally susceptible. Older adults...
Posted by Scott Barney on 07/27/2020
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is keeping most of the US at home, but the New York State Department of Health continues to encourage residents to get out for fresh air and exercise. Many pedestrians are hitting the sidewalks, parks, trails, and other outdoor spaces that remain open. Add to that the number of essential workers heading to work Manhattan, and you’ve got a large number of people still getting around on foot. That means pedestrian accidents are still a very real threat...
Posted by Steven Mandel on 06/22/2020
Almost all collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks tend to have serious consequences for the occupants of the smaller vehicle. Certain types of accidents, however, are known for having particularly devastating repercussions. Underride accidents, which occur when a smaller vehicle actually becomes lodged beneath a large commercial truck, for instance, are notorious for resulting in especially severe injuries. Although it is possible to hold trucking companies accountable...
Posted by Walter Thomas on 04/20/2020
All head injuries should be taken seriously. Even a relatively “modest” brain injury could require extensive, long-term medical treatment. According to data published by the Brain Trauma Foundation, nearly 2.5 million Americans suffer brain injury each year. Of that number, hundreds of thousands need long-term treatment and approximately 80,000 suffer permanent impairments. If you or your loved one suffered a TBI, you need financial compensation to pay for medical care and support...
Posted by Scott Barney on 04/20/2020
