Side impact collisions are typically caused by a driver’s failure to obey a traffic signal or failure to yield the right-of-way. The driver of either vehicle may be at fault, depending on who had the right to proceed through an intersection. T-bone crashes can produce serious or fatal injuries because of the lack of protection […]
Blind spot accidents are some of the most common car accidents in Virginia and across the United States. Drivers often try to merge or shift lanes without checking their blind spots, resulting in collisions with vehicles that didn’t appear in their mirrors. Blind spot accidents can result in expensive medical bills, car repairs, missed time […]
Most car crashes are referred to as accidents. That’s because, in most cases, these collisions could have been prevented if someone acted with greater care on the road. However, there are times when drivers genuinely may not be able to avoid a wreck, no matter how carefully they were observing traffic laws. Typically, these crashes […]
Being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street is a traumatic experience. The suddenness of the accident may leave you in shock, dazed, or disoriented and unsure what course of action you need to take in the minutes, hours, days, and weeks following your accident. However, acting promptly and taking a few essential steps […]
Richmond has several intersections that pose an elevated risk of accidents for drivers, as shown by the data on crashes, police responses, and injuries and fatalities. In addition, other intersections in Richmond have a notorious reputation for being dangerous. We asked the members of our Richmond community on Facebook for the intersections they thought were […]
Drivers in Virginia should fully grasp the dangers associated with texting and driving. They should realize that when they text while driving, they take their hands off the wheel and no longer focus on the road in front of them. As a result, they risk causing a serious car accident. Fortunately, Virginia has enacted a […]
Car accidents are traumatic events. People can suffer serious injuries, or they may even see their loved ones pass away right in front of them. A person may never forget the things which they saw and heard during the accident, and this can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Even though PTSD is a type […]
Let’s say that you get into a car accident. After you get out of the car and check for injuries and vehicle damage, the other driver may try to convince you that you don’t need to call the police. The driver may offer to write you a check or give you cash at the scene, […]
At Marks & Harrison, our team helps clients every day whose lives have dramatically changed by a car accident. We know how a severe accident can leave you wondering how to pay for your medical bills and other expenses as well as how to make up for lost time at work. Our goal is to […]
If you have been involved in a minor car accident, it is still a good idea to call police to the scene. This is true even when the damage appears to be minor, and no one initially appears to be injured. Calling the police could protect you from frivolous injury or damage claims by the […]
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