No one expects to get into a car accident. However, at some point, it happens to most people. It can range from a minor but annoying fender bender to one that causes devastating injuries. Because you may have never thought you would get into a car accident, you may get…
Have you ever passed by a car accident scene and wondered whether you should stop and help the injured? Or did no one stop to offer you help at the scene of your collision? For many people, they don’t stop to help out of concern that they might get sued…
The aftermath of a car accident can be one of the most stressful and scary periods of your life. This is especially true if you have significant injuries that need immediate and ongoing medical attention. In this state, you can easily make costly mistakes. For example, it is easy to…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident is highest among drivers in the 16-to-19 age group. In fact, drivers in this age group are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than those who…
A sudden and unexpected car accident can rattle your nerves and leave you confused – especially if another driver caused the crash. As you work through the aftermath, you may fall back on something comfortable and familiar that you once heard in an insurance company ad – that the company…
Did you recently get injured in a traffic crash in Virginia? If so, you may wonder whether you should invest your time in pursuing a car accident claim. The length of time may determine whether you go ahead with the case. If you do move forward with a car accident…
Video cameras are everywhere today, from red light cameras at intersections to security cameras in stores, office buildings and parking lots. People also have cameras on their phones. So, if a camera did not catch an incident such as a car accident, an iPhone likely did. Insurance companies often try…
Getting hurt in a car accident in Richmond, VA can be devastating. Personal injuries often result in extensive hospital bills, treatment costs, and the inability to earn a living. When your injuries are so severe that they prevent you from going to work and doing your job, the financial costs…
In recent years, states across the country have passed laws and taken other steps to combat the problem of distracted driving. Virginia is one of those states. In 2013, Virginia joined a group of 47 states that ban texting while driving, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports. However,…
Car accidents in Virginia can be painful and disorienting. Many traffic collisions result in serious and fatal injuries. Victims injured by another driver’s negligence can require months of medical treatment and rehabilitative services. Even if you are involved in only a minor accident resulting in property damage, the crash still…
