Panicking in the aftermath of a car accident is a normal reaction. After all, car accidents are scary and can lead to long-term harm in some cases. While keeping a calm head and frame of mind after a serious collision may feel impossible, doing so can serve you well in the long-run. As you navigate the car accident claims process, get your ducks in a row first by making a list of everything that you need to do. To help you in that process, here’s a list of six things to do after a car accident-- 1....
Posted by Walter Thomas on 12/04/2020
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
Virginia drivers have certain responsibilities after being involved in a car crash. For instance, state law requires that all drivers remain at the scene of an accident in which they were involved. Furthermore, individuals who find themselves in this situation are legally required to exchange certain information with the other parties involved. While it may not seem important at the time, taking this step is one of the best ways that a person can protect his or her rights to compensation. To learn...
Posted by Herbert Maxey 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
The current COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of Iowa residents in numerous ways, as most of us are encouraged to implement social distancing, refrain from going into work if possible, and to avoid unnecessary travel. These closures, interruptions, and cancellations, however, could have more than just an impact on our day-to-day lives. Some people, for instance, may be concerned over the effect of the current pandemic on a wide range of legal claims, including car accident claims and other...
Posted by Walter Thomas on 07/27/2020
While it is true that many aspects of our lives are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are also certain things, including legal matters, that cannot be put off indefinitely. Although court closures and mandatory stay-at-home orders may have made it more difficult to pursue a legal claim at this time, doing so is still possible with the help of an experienced and diligent lawyer, so if you were injured in an accident in Virginia and have questions or concerns about a pending or...
Posted by Herbert Maxey on 07/27/2020
