When someone drives under the influence of alcohol, their ability to operate a vehicle safely is severely compromised. Unfortunately, impaired drivers are also more likely to panic and flee the scene after causing a crash, especially when they realize the legal consequences they could face. Leaving the scene of a crash—commonly referred to as a […]
Category: Personal Injury
Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Car Accident Case
Choosing an attorney to represent you after your car accident is a momentous decision. You need to know that your lawyer is both up to the job and committed to providing top-notch customer service to you. However, you do not have a long period of time to settle on a lawyer for your case. It […]
What to Do After a Slip and Fall on Vacation in Virginia Beach
No one wants to get injured on vacation, especially in a beautiful area like Virginia Beach. Still, accidents often happen at the worst possible times. Here’s what to do if you experience a slip and fall on vacation in Virginia Beach. What Are the Immediate Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall? Begin by […]
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help With My Truck Accident Settlement?
Before agreeing to a settlement that fairly pays you for your truck accident injuries, you need to know precisely how much your case is worth. Your truck accident settlement could be valuable—but you may never even know it. The insurance company, however, knows exactly how much your claim is worth, right down to the last […]
How to File an Accident Report in Virginia
State law requires a written report after a car crash resulting in injury, death, or property damage. Most people don’t know what to do after an accident or how to file a report. However, not reporting the collision or filing an accident report can have severe consequences. You should hire a Lawyer immediately after a […]
Are There More Auto Accidents During the Holidays?
The holiday season begins on Thanksgiving weekend. Some people stay close to home while others travel far distances to celebrate with family and friends. It’s an enjoyable couple of months for many, but careless drivers and congested roadways endanger lives. Holiday travel creates dangerous conditions. Navigating your way around more vehicles and inattentive drivers is […]
Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers and Pedestrians
Halloween is approaching, and in neighborhoods across the country that means one thing: children in costume going from house to house in search of treats. But unfortunately, trick-or-treating comes with a risk. The American Medical Association studied 42 years of data and determined the risk of a pedestrian fatality is 42 percent higher on meaning […]
What Are the Dangers of Fatigued Driving?
One of the nation’s leading causes of car accidents, drowsy or fatigued driving affects every driver on the road, regardless of experience and age. According to a study by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are nearly 800 drowsy-driving related fatalities annually, with almost 50,000 more injured. This comes from over 100,000 police-reported accidents […]
Can You Sue a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving remains a serious issue and a threat to drivers and their passengers in Virginia and across the nation. According to 2017 data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, twelve alcohol-related crashes happened daily on average. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) figures suggest that one third of individuals can expect to be […]
How Effective Are My Car’s Safety Features?
Most vehicles are equipped with basic safety features like airbags, antilock brakes, and three-point seatbelts which are shown to reduce accidents and injuries. Recent developments in vehicle safety have also led to more advanced driver-assist technologies designed to prevent crashes before they occur, but are they really making our cars, trucks, and SUVs safer? The […]