A Virginia workers’ compensation functional capacity evaluation (FCE) includes a physical examination, a series of tests, or diagnostic scans. The purpose is to assess an injured worker’s physical condition, disabilities, and limitations. A treating physician, employer, insurer, or claimant may ask for the evaluation to obtain medical evidence of a…
Self-driving cars use advanced systems to control speed, steering, and braking. Manufacturers claim these vehicles lower crash risks. But the data tells a mixed story. Self-driving car accident statistics show numerous crashes involving automated cars, many leading to serious or fatal injuries. Technology for autonomous vehicles will continue to develop…
Car accident settlements depend on the unique circumstances of each crash. So, car accident settlement figures in other cases or “average settlement” numbers do not always accurately reflect the potential value of someone’s personal injury claim. Instead, consider factors such as the severity of the injury, the length of recovery,…
By design, crumple zones in a car should absorb shock and protect passengers in a collision by crumpling or bending. The crumple zone helps to distribute the energy from the crash, reduce the accident’s impact on the vehicle’s occupants, and minimize the harm they suffer. Car crumple zones save lives….
Virginia, like many states, has several laws that may seem weird or downright funny to some people. Despite their content, many of these statutes still exist because there hasn’t been a strong push to remove them. In many cases, the laws reflect a bygone era’s social attitudes, while others seem…
Virginia enacted its Move Over Law in 2002. It requires drivers to move to a non-adjacent lane or slow down when passing stationary vehicles with flashing lights, such as police or ambulances. Failing to move over and reduce speed is a crime that carries potential fines, prison, and the loss…
When you suffer an injury, the thing you are probably most concerned with is your recovery. From there, you may start to worry about paying your medical bills, returning to work, or regaining full mobility and maintaining the quality of life that you were accustomed to prior to your accident….
Don’t risk suffering severe injuries or receiving a traffic ticket by riding in the back of a truck. Virginia law prohibits most people under 16 from riding in a truck’s bed. However, even those old enough to legally ride in a truck’s bed shouldn’t, as they have little protection from…
In Virginia, a negligent driver bears responsibility for injuries and losses in an accident they caused. However, if the driver of the vehicle is not its owner, in limited circumstances you may also have a claim against the owner. Car accident liability can be a complex matter, but determining who…
Virginia car seat laws state that children under the age of eight must be correctly secured in an approved child safety seat or booster seat, regardless of their weight or height. Children must remain in rear-facing seats until they reach the age of two or until they meet the manufacturer’s…
