Category: Car Accidents

The moments immediately following a car accident can leave you feeling overwhelmed, shaken, and confused about what to do next. Even a minor car accident can raise questions about whether you should call the police and report the accident, particularly if there were no injuries involved and only minimal property damage. When in doubt, you […]

The moments immediately following a car accident can be extremely chaotic and stressful, particularly if you suffered serious injuries and significant property damage. Once the initial shock of the crash starts to fade, and you start to assess the situation, you may be wondering who is responsible for covering your medical expenses, property damage, and […]

Car accidents can be stressful, scary, and overwhelming, particularly if there are serious injuries involved. The situation can become even more stressful if you realize that you may be partly at fault for causing the accident. While other states follow comparative negligence laws, which allow you to recover damages for your losses, minus the percentage […]

Heavy rain, tropical storms, and hurricanes are an unfortunate reality in Virginia. It only takes a matter of minutes for a heavy downpour to cause flooding, which can create a range of hazardous driving conditions. When a car accident occurs on a flooded road, determining who is responsible can be complicated. While motorists cannot control […]

Stop-and-go traffic is an unfortunate reality that all drivers experience at some point. While this frustrating traffic pattern may seem like a relatively minor inconvenience, it can lead to serious rear-end crashes. There is a general assumption that the driver who rear-ended the vehicle in front of them is to blame. However, there are situations […]

If you were injured in a car accident in Virginia, the at-fault driver’s insurance policy will likely cover your medical expenses. However, before the insurance company pays your medical expenses and other losses you suffered in the crash, they will likely contact you directly and request copies of your medical records. While this may seem […]

Due to the high volume of traffic, multiple lanes, and turning points, the intersection at Independence Boulevard and Virginia Beach Boulevard is one of the most dangerous intersections in Virginia Beach. If a motorist involved in a car accident at an intersection was speeding, distracted, or engaging in any other negligent behavior, they will likely […]

Key Takeaways: A hydroplaning accident claim can still hold another driver liable if their speed, following distance, or vehicle condition contributed to the loss of control. Weather alone does not excuse a driver from the duty to operate safely in wet conditions, and insurance companies sometimes rely on this assumption to minimize a valid claim. […]

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), roundabouts reduce fatal car accidents by approximately 90 percent compared to traditional intersections. As a result, they are becoming more common throughout Virginia. However, while roundabouts minimize delays and keep traffic moving, some motorists find them confusing. One of the most common questions that arise has to do with […]

In the moments immediately following a car accident, you will likely reach for your phone to report the accident and call your insurance company. However, your smartphone can also provide an extremely valuable digital trail of information known as “metadata.” In today’s digital age, this data has become one of the most powerful tools for […]