Auto Accident

In 2024, there were 129,244 car crashes in Virginia. Many of these crashes occurred at intersections. People who suffer injuries in intersection crashes may have mild to permanent damage; these injuries can have a lasting impact on a person’s life and well-being. In some intersection crash cases, the injured parties may have a legal case…

Work zones are a familiar sight for Virginia’s commuters. Whether you get caught up in a work zone on I-95, I-64, I-81, or a local road, knowing how to navigate construction zones is a crucial part of safe driving. These areas are hot spots for accidents, thanks to confusing traffic patterns and inattentive drivers. Accidents…

For many victims, car accidents aren’t over once the physical injuries heal and the scars fade. For some, the emotional and psychological damage of the crash lasts for years or even decades. One of the most serious mental health conditions you may develop after a car accident in Virginia is post-traumatic stress disorder, generally shortened…

Under Virginia law, if you get into a motor vehicle accident that results in another person being injured or killed, or if the accident results in damage to another vehicle or other property, then you have legal duties in the aftermath of the crash. These duties include the following: Stopping at the scene of the…

The moments immediately after a car accident are the best time to collect evidence of what happened, the damage, and your injuries. Even just an hour later, the lanes will be cleared, roads could be dry from the rain. It’s not long before any video of the accident may also be lost as it is…

In most types of car accidents, someone calls the police to notify them that there has been an accident. In Virginia, drivers have a duty to contact the police when someone dies, there is an injury, or there is property damage. There are some situations where the police are not called even though someone was…

The stark reality is that insurance companies are businesses, and their primary purpose is to turn a profit by making more money than they spend. They make money by accepting premiums, and they spend money by paying claims. Consequently, insurance companies train their adjusters to make money for their employers by minimizing claims or denying…

Everyone who’s traveled in the United States knows that, unfortunately, some highways can be just plain risky. There are a range of factors that influence how hazardous road systems are, but a few of the most common are worn-out infrastructure, congestion, extreme weather, and challenging terrain. One other less common but equally serious factor contributing…

Did you know that wearing a seat belt in Virginia in 1987 was a personal choice, and no police officer could stop you for the violation? Today, it’s funny to imagine driving around Richmond or Charlottesville with no belt on, carefree even while passing through a police checkpoint. It took considerable time and a large…