Under Va. Code § 46.2-841, drivers can pass in the right lane when another driver has signaled that they are making a left turn, and the driver on the right has room to pass. Drivers can also pass on the right when they are on a road that is wide…
If you were injured in a road rage accident in Virginia, you could file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver – even if the driver wasn’t ultimately charged with aggressive driving. To bring a successful personal injury claim, you need an experienced legal professional to help you prove…
If you have a pre-existing injury, you may seek workers’ compensation benefits if that injury is aggravated or worsened by work-related activities or the working environment. Virginia’s workers’ compensation system covers injuries that happen while you’re engaged in work-related activities or pre-existing injuries aggravated by your job. In one recent…
If you are a passenger in a car accident in Virginia, you will most likely need to file a claim against the car insurance of one of the drivers involved in the crash, possibly both. If you have your own medical expense benefits insurance, you may file a claim against…
For the most part, no. The Code of Virginia requires employers to provide a list of at least three doctors injured employees can see if they are hurt on the job. This is known as the employer’s Panel of Physicians. Each of these doctors must be from a different medical…
Were you severely injured in a truck accident in Virginia? If so, you might be aware that Virginia law allows you to seek compensation for your injuries and losses if someone else’s negligence caused the crash. However, you might not know how to seek the compensation you need and deserve…
Virginia’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to the surviving family members of an employee who dies due to a work injury or an occupational illness. If your loved one passed away due to a work-related injury or illness, you may be entitled to collect workers’ compensation death benefits. The workers’…
Commercial trucks have enormous blind spots that drivers must constantly monitor to prevent accidents. Unfortunately, distraction, carelessness, fatigue, and other forms of negligence frequently draw attention away from blind spots and cause devastating truck crashes. If you were involved in a Virginia blind spot truck accident, you might be too…
Federal regulations apply to truck drivers and trucking companies that non-commercial drivers are not subject to. These additional regulations can complicate a truck accident claim, but they can also be a benefit if you have help from an experienced Virginia truck accident lawyer. The Richmond truck accident attorneys at Marks…
When a driver merges into another lane without scanning their blind spots or checking whether the adjacent lane is clear, the motorist’s careless driving can result in devastating accidents and injuries. Improper lane changes cause many side swipe collisions and blind spot accidents every year. The Insurance Information Institute (III)…
