Most people never think that they will be involved in a lawsuit. But if you suffer an accident that results in serious injuries, and if you believe that the accident was caused by another person’s irresponsible actions, filing a Richmond personal injury lawsuit may be the only way to recover…
When you suffer an injury, the thing you are probably most concerned with is your recovery. From there, you may start to worry about paying your medical bills, returning to work, or regaining full mobility and maintaining the quality of life that you were accustomed to prior to your accident….
If you have suffered a serious personal injury in Virginia at the hands of another, you will have a lot to figure out. Who will care for or transport your children while you are unable to do so? How you will continue paying your bills without an income? How will…
The injuries you suffer in a collision can affect nearly every area of your life, including your ability to work or to engage in activities with friends and family. Unfortunately, even once you have physically recovered, you may find yourself dealing for a much longer period of time with lingering…
The brain is one of the most unique – and most vulnerable – organs in the body. While the brain is protected by the skull, which helps to prevent injuries in the event that the head is slightly impacted, the skull, too, has vulnerabilities. As a result, if the head…
The idea that winter’s snow and ice increases the potential for slip-and fall accidents may not be news to you, but we frequently hear from people who are surprised to learn about their responsibility for winter slip-and-fall hazards. Businesses, public organizations and private homeowners all have a legal obligation to…
Bicycle riding is a growing trend. It is becoming more popular both for transportation and for recreation. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents occur all too frequently. When they happen, the injuries can be serious. Even those who are wearing a bicycle helmet may be severely hurt. If you have been hurt due…
Bicyclists are one of the most at-risk groups for serious injuries in car accidents. Fortunately, new technology promises to play important role in substantially lowering the risk of injury to bicyclists. A new smartphone app may be a key factor in preventing bicycle accidents. According to ABC 7 News, the…
With the World Road Cycling Championships coming to Richmond in September, and more than 1,000 cyclists expected to converge on our city, we thought we would take this opportunity to discuss bicycle safety, as well as new and existing Virginia bike laws. In July, new laws went into effect, including…
Those of us at Marks & Harrison are looking forward to the Fourth of July holiday just like other Virginians. Unfortunately, because we are personal injury lawyers, we know that the Independence Day weekend is often the summer’s worst for accidents. It doesn’t have to be like that. Fourth of…
