Most car crashes are referred to as accidents. That’s because, in most cases, these collisions could have been prevented if someone acted with greater care on the road. However, there are times when drivers genuinely may not be able to avoid a wreck, no matter how carefully they were observing…
Being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street is a traumatic experience. The suddenness of the accident may leave you in shock, dazed, or disoriented and unsure what course of action you need to take in the minutes, hours, days, and weeks following your accident. However, acting promptly and…
Richmond has several intersections that pose an elevated risk of accidents for drivers, as shown by the data on crashes, police responses, and injuries and fatalities. In addition, other intersections in Richmond have a notorious reputation for being dangerous. We asked the members of our Richmond community on Facebook for…
Drivers in Virginia should fully grasp the dangers associated with texting and driving. They should realize that when they text while driving, they take their hands off the wheel and no longer focus on the road in front of them. As a result, they risk causing a serious car accident….
Car accidents are traumatic events. People can suffer serious injuries, or they may even see their loved ones pass away right in front of them. A person may never forget the things which they saw and heard during the accident, and this can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Even…
Let’s say that you get into a car accident. After you get out of the car and check for injuries and vehicle damage, the other driver may try to convince you that you don’t need to call the police. The driver may offer to write you a check or give…
At Marks & Harrison, our team helps clients every day whose lives have dramatically changed by a car accident. We know how a severe accident can leave you wondering how to pay for your medical bills and other expenses as well as how to make up for lost time at…
If you have been involved in a minor car accident, it is still a good idea to call police to the scene. This is true even when the damage appears to be minor, and no one initially appears to be injured. Calling the police could protect you from frivolous injury…
Do you think the rise in ridesharing services in Virginia and throughout the country has made our roads safer? Guess again. In a recently published study, researchers from Rice University and the University of Chicago found that fatal car accidents have actually increased in our country by around 2-3 percent…
If you have been involved in a car accident in Virginia, and it results in an injury or death, or damage to attended property, then Virginia Code § 46.2-894 requires you to report the accident to state or local authorities. In addition to being required by law, immediately filing a…
