In Virginia, insurance companies cannot increase your premiums if you make a claim under your uninsured motorist coverage. These claims are not based on your fault but on another driver’s negligence. This fundamental principle of insurance law exists to protect the rights of policyholders and ensure that they aren’t financially…
Many drivers involved in a left-turn collision wonder who is at fault. Is it the person who turned in front of traffic or the one who did not slow down for the turning driver? Because a left-turning driver must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic, they are often legally…
Fault is determined by carefully analyzing the actions of the pedestrian and driver. Both parties are required to follow the rules of the road and act cautiously to avoid potential accidents. The party or parties who acted carelessly may be found at fault. Anyone who has ever walked along a…
Medical expenses are billed to the liability coverage for the at-fault driver, up to their policy limits. All drivers in Virginia must carry a minimum of $25,000 in bodily injury claims. A serious car accident can generate a lot of medical bills. But an accident victim may have a right…
Car accidents can cause painful injuries. While many of these injuries are immediately recognizable, such as fractures, burns, and spinal damage, other injuries may not be so easy to detect. Though these other injuries may be highly serious, their symptoms may be delayed. Shock is one example of this type…
From sprains and bruises to broken bones and concussions, car accidents result in a wide variety of injuries. Some are immediately apparent at the scene of the accident. Others only appear after some time has passed. Chest pains may fall into either category. Whether you feel it immediately or down…
Because three-way car accidents commonly involve a chain reaction of events, the person responsible for setting the events in motion is at fault. For example, the driver at the back of the line is likely at fault for a three-vehicle pileup if that driver hit the middle car and pushed…
Under Va. Code § 46.2-841, drivers can pass in the right lane when another driver has signaled that they are making a left turn, and the driver on the right has room to pass. Drivers can also pass on the right when they are on a road that is wide…
If you were injured in a road rage accident in Virginia, you could file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver – even if the driver wasn’t ultimately charged with aggressive driving. To bring a successful personal injury claim, you need an experienced legal professional to help you prove…
If you are a passenger in a car accident in Virginia, you will most likely need to file a claim against the car insurance of one of the drivers involved in the crash, possibly both. If you have your own medical expense benefits insurance, you may file a claim against…
