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…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent a warning letter to the company that makes Mylan’s EpiPen emergency allergy treatment products. In the letter, the FDA accuses the company of failing to fully investigate “serious and life-threatening” EpiPen failures or to take “appropriate corrective actions.” The FDA delivered…
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,…
Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents frequently occur in Richmond and throughout Virginia. The Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO) reports that 1,718 pedestrians suffered injuries in collisions with motor vehicles in Virginia in 2015 alone, while 78 pedestrians died from their injuries. At Marks & Harrison, our Richmond pedestrian accident lawyers have the…
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…
Do you plan to pack your family into the car and go on a road trip this summer? You are not alone. More than one-third of Americans take trips during the summer to a vacation spot 50 miles away or more from home, according to a 2016 AAA survey. As…
A slip and fall is a dangerous event. You can suffer serious head trauma, neck and back injuries, hip injuries and even death in a slip and fall. You may face mounting medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages. If you believe that a property owner’s negligence…
