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804.250.5050Although driver-to-driver insurance claims are common in car accident cases, vehicle drivers are not the only ones collisions can injure. Car accidents often involve injured third parties as well, such as pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicle passengers. If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident in Richmond, Virginia, you have the right to…
Many people share the common misconception that fault automatically goes to the second driver in a rear-end collision. After all, it is the following driver’s responsibility to keep a safe distance and pay attention to the road to brake on time. Yet this generalization does not apply to all rear-end accidents in Virginia. Some involve…
In most cases, before you receive financial compensation for your car accident damages in Virginia, you will need to prove the other party’s fault and liability. You or your car accident attorney will use evidence, eyewitnesses and expert witnesses to prove the defendant’s negligence. In return, the defendant will have the chance to defend him…
Getting into a car accident can be physically and emotionally traumatizing. In the aftermath of a car accident, adrenaline and stress can make it difficult to think clearly. You may make mistakes that ultimately hurt your chances of securing compensation, such as failing to take photos of your property damage. Having a checklist of what…
Fatal Accidents in Virginia (2015) In Virginia, increased law enforcement presence and heightened penalties for negligent driving have contributed to the decrease in car accidents that plague our roadways. However, a large number of crashes continue to occur each year due to ongoing technological distractions presented by smartphones, infotainment systems, and the like. Accidents can…
If you’re involved in a car accident, the actions you take in the moments immediately following the accident are crucial. You need to protect your health, fulfill your legal obligations, and protect your chances of compensation. None of these steps are hard. But it’s better to know them now instead of trying to remember them…
Whiplash is an injury of the neck that most commonly occurs in car accidents, especially rear-end collisions. When kinetic forces whip the head and neck roughly back and forth, the ligaments, tendons, and muscles can suffer injuries such as tears, strains or sprains. Whiplash can be painful and temporarily debilitating for a victim. It could…
You are the victim of an accident. You filed your claim, went to small claims court and won a judgment in your favor. You might think your case is over and you will now receive the money needed to pay your bills and move forward. Unfortunately, plaintiffs in small claims courts do not automatically receive…
Collecting financial compensation for a car accident in Virginia typically requires proof of your injuries and losses. One of the main types of evidence an insurance company will look for is documentation of your injuries in the form of medical records. It is important for the strength of your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit…
After a car accident in Virginia, one of your main goals for recovery will be to prove that the other driver was negligent in causing the wreck. Negligence is the center of most personal injury claims and car accident lawsuits. This legal theory states that if someone neglects to fulfill the standards of care, and…
Most drivers understand what to do when they get into traffic accidents: remain at the scene, swap information with the other driver and file an insurance claim. As a passenger riding in the vehicle, however, your responsibilities and rights might not be as clear. You may not understand if and when you can file an…
An auto collision can have severe physical repercussions. If you are a survivor, you may be experiencing excruciating pain and suffering, along with financial hardship from medical bills. Physical injuries may be the primary consequences, but they are not the only ones that crash victims can face. It is common for car accident survivors to…
