If you are involved in a car accident of any kind in Virginia, you should call the police immediately. Don’t let the other driver convince you that “we don’t need to get the police involved.” When you call 911, a law enforcement officer should respond to your crash within a…
What is the Dog Bite Statistics in Virginia? More than 36% of U.S. households own at least one dog. They provide many benefits to the owner. Help to reduce stress. Allow opportunities to get exercise. Serve as great companions for children. For many people, dogs are more than pets. They…
The attorneys of Marks & Harrison are proud of the communities that we serve throughout Virginia. Every day, we encounter individuals and organizations who work hard to enrich our communities and make a difference in people’s lives. That is why we have launched our “Community Spotlight” series. Our goal is…
To ride a motorcycle in Virginia, a person first needs to obtain the proper driver’s license designation. If the person owns a motorcycle, they must get a Virginia title, registration card and a license plate. Additionally, before riding, a person must make sure that they wear a protective helmet. While…
A jury in a California state court recently awarded a $289 million verdict to a 46-year-old man, Dewayne Johnson, who claimed that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer caused him to develop cancer. According to Reuters, the case is the first one to go to trial out of an estimated 8,000 Roundup…
For avid motorcycle enthusiasts, riding may be the primary or even sole form of transportation on a daily basis. So, the question often comes up about how old passengers must be. Fortunately, in Virginia motorcyclists, there is no minimum age limit for passengers – at least for now. Of course,…
If you ride, you know that there are a lot of misconceptions about motorcyclists and the law. Myths and stereotypes abound. So, it is important to stay informed about the law and know your rights as a motorcyclist in Virginia. At Marks & Harrison, we want all Virginia motorcycle riders…
At Marks & Harrison, our car accident attorneys tell our clients that they should avoid talking with the other driver’s insurance company. The reason: Insurance companies are out to protect their profits – not your interests. So, when they call you after a crash, you can safely bet that they…
Today, people in Virginia and across the country use video to show what really happened in car accidents. Dash cams, in particular, have become popular. Many people believe that the $50 to $400 investment in one of these cameras can, in the long run, pay dividends if a crash leads…
People in Virginia who get involved in an accident involving a tractor-trailer may recognize that truck accidents and car accidents are quite different. Truck accidents often cause much worse injuries than car accidents. They are different in many other significant ways as well. The Richmond truck accident lawyers at Marks…
