Auto Accident

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and want to file a claim to hold the other driver accountable, you need to know whether Virginia is an at-fault or no-fault state. Determining this is important because it can change how you hold the negligent driver accountable and receive compensation for your injuries…

Several states across America do not allow drivers to pass on the right. The reason for this is because passing on the right increases your chances of being in an accident as you might be in the blind spot of the vehicle next to you. That is why most drivers use the left lane, or…

When drivers follow the vehicle in front of them too closely, it’s called tailgating. Tailgating is actually a leading cause for rear-end accidents across Richmond. It not only causes the driver in front of you to feel more stressed, but it can also cause you to slam into their vehicle by making one simple error,…

Car and truck accidents can cause severe and life-threatening injuries. However, most of the time, we only think of visible injuries, such as broken and fractured bones, scarring and disfigurement, and more. One of the most serious but often less talked about injuries is shock, which is a serious type of condition that can potentially…

According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), yes, you can legally turn right when a traffic light is red as long as there are no signs prohibiting it. However, before you can make a right turn on red, you must completely stop and ensure that there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching. You…

Seat belts are essential safety devices that can significantly reduce the risk of serious harm or fatalities in motor vehicle accidents. However, they can also cause serious injuries, particularly when the collision forces are significant. Although a well-designed seat belt that is properly worn will prevent the occupants of a car from being flung violently…

Although Richmond is not the largest city in Virginia, it has its share of heavy traffic, congestion, and motor vehicle accidents. Here is a sampling of accidents that have recently occurred on Interstate 95 in Richmond: A Richmond truck driver was killed on August 24 when he ran off the road and struck a tractor-trailer…

Car accidents take on numerous forms – fender benders, head-on collisions, multi-car pile-ups – but many are not aware of the danger of “thermal incidents.” Hyundai and Kia recently recalled approximately 90,000 vehicles in the U.S. and are advising owners to park them outside away from other vehicles and structures due to an issue with…

Earlier this month, a multi-car crash involving three vehicles occurred near the A.P. Hill state in Richmond’s Northside. Fortunately, no significant injuries were attributed to the accident, but unfortunately, this is not often the case with multi-vehicle accidents. A multi-car accident (sometimes called a pile-up) is a collision involving several vehicles. Multi-vehicle accidents are particularly…

A passenger injured in an automobile accident will rarely be considered at fault for a collision, even if they caused a distraction, because they were not driving the vehicle when the crash occurred. However, one or both drivers may be held liable, including the operator of a vehicle carrying the passenger. Drivers owe their passengers…