Fault in a Virginia car accident case is determined by evaluating the drivers’ actions. The driver who acted carelessly and caused the accident may be found at fault for the accident and the resulting damages. Showing who is at fault in a Virginia car accident is not always an easy…
After being injured in a car accident in Virginia, you’ll likely need to notify your insurance company about the crash – even if it wasn’t your fault. It’s essential to be cautious when speaking with the insurance representatives you contact. While “your” insurance company is theoretically on your side, in…
A truck driver may end up crashing a tractor-trailer or other large commercial truck for a number of different reasons. Driver error, vehicle failure or road conditions, for instance, often contribute to truck crashes. In many situations, a combination of factors causes the accident. The Richmond truck accident lawyers at…
Many people suffer visible injuries in a car accident such as cuts, burns and broken bones. Because emergency responders can immediately recognize these injuries, they typically will rush victims to the hospital for treatment. However, many other serious injuries are not so obvious. They reveal themselves in subtle ways during…
Video cameras are everywhere today, from red light cameras at intersections to security cameras in stores, office buildings and parking lots. People also have cameras on their phones. So, if a camera did not catch an incident such as a car accident, an iPhone likely did. Insurance companies often try…
Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents frequently occur in Richmond and throughout Virginia. The Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO) reports that 1,718 pedestrians suffered injuries in collisions with motor vehicles in Virginia in 2015 alone, while 78 pedestrians died from their injuries. At Marks & Harrison, our Richmond pedestrian accident lawyers have the…
The brain is one of the most unique – and most vulnerable – organs in the body. While the brain is protected by the skull, which helps to prevent injuries in the event that the head is slightly impacted, the skull, too, has vulnerabilities. As a result, if the head…
