A truck driver may end up crashing a tractor-trailer or other large commercial truck for a number of different reasons. Driver error, vehicle failure or road conditions, for instance, often contribute to truck crashes. In many situations, a combination of factors causes the accident. The Richmond truck accident lawyers at…
Arbitration is increasingly playing a role in personal injury claims in Virginia and in many other parts of the country. It is a type of “alternative dispute resolution.” In other words, it is an alternative to taking a case to trial. Arbitration may provide some benefits. For instance, if a…
Following too closely behind another vehicle, or tailgating is one of the most common causes of car accidents in Virginia and across the country. Rear-end accidents often lead to serious injuries, including whiplash, even when they occur at a slow speed. For this reason, drivers should always keep a safe…
Most injuries are caused by private citizens and employees of companies. However, sometimes, government employees make mistakes that can cause serious harm to the public. For instance, the driver of a county-owned garbage truck may run a red light. Whatever the scenario, when a government entity causes your injuries, you…
In August 2018, the California-based electric scooter-sharing company, Bird, made a surprise launch in Richmond by scattering its dockless scooters throughout the downtown area. According to news reports, the unannounced scooter drops were a part of the company’s “university pop-up tour.” Within a day of the launch, Richmond City officials…
In the aftermath of a car accident, you can take several important steps on your own to protect your right to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering and more. Taking photos of the accident scene and your injuries is one of those crucial steps. These photos…
When our car accident attorneys assist clients in Virginia that have been injured in crashes, we try to understand how the accident affected them emotionally as well as physically. We speak with the injured client as well as the client’s family, friends and/or colleagues who may have noticed changes in…
If there is anything more terrifying than being in a serious car accident, it is being in a serious accident while pregnant. An expecting mother who is involved in a car crash has so much to worry about. The worry goes far beyond her own injuries. Many pregnant accident victims…
Many people who are involved in serious car accidents experience nausea and vomiting in the immediate aftermath. This may be the product of nothing more than anxiety and nerves. However, it could also be a sign of something far more serious. For this reason, you should seek immediate medical attention….
Not all personal injury cases go to trial. Many plaintiffs reach a result by going through a form of alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration or mediation. For this reason, you should understand how those processes work as well as their potential pros and cons. Here, we provide an overview…
