It is an important question among NASCAR fans: “Who’s your driver?” Virginia traffic safety experts want people to realize that it is an important question to ask when it comes to driving away from the racetrack as well. The “Who’s Your Driver?” campaign is a new safety initiative that is…
Car crashes can happen to the best drivers. While developing defensive driving skills can help you to avoid accidents and injuries, you cannot control the behavior or other drivers. Seat belts have been shown to reduce the impact and severity of injuries suffered in automobile accidents. However, what happens if…
Car accidents can occur anywhere and at any time. One minute, you are running errands, traveling home after a long day at work or headed out for an evening with friends. Suddenly, and without warning, you could find yourself involved in a crash with the potential for serious and life-threatening…
The Insurance Research Council reports that one out of every eight drivers in America lacks car insurance. In Virginia, an estimated 10 percent of Virginia drivers are uninsured. Even drivers who have insurance may carry only the minimum amount required by law. These drivers are considered to be “underinsured.” The…
Rear-end auto accidents in Virginia often result in whiplash and sometimes more serious, or even life-threatening injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, rear-end crashes are one of the leading causes of whiplash. If you are involved in one of these crashes, your question will be: Who is at fault? Most…
Not all car wrecks necessarily result in a legal claim. Some can be minor and result in only minor cosmetic damage to one or both vehicles and may or may not involve a sprain or strain to a driver or passenger. In some instances, you may be barred from bringing…
Motorcycle crashes in Virginia occur on a regular basis. In one recent year, 2,005 motorcycle accidents occurred in the state, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reports. Like those in accidents that involve cars or trucks, motorcyclists injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence have the right to seek…
When you have been involved in a car crash, the injuries you sustain can have a major impact on nearly every aspect of your life. At Marks & Harrison, our experienced car crash attorneys understand the serious injuries that result from these accidents as well as the financial repercussions you…
If you see a car alongside you without a driver, don’t be alarmed. It is likely a new driverless car, called an autonomous vehicle, or AV. AVs are automated cars that are likely going to be part of our future road travel. AVs are already being tested in some parts…
Following a car accident in Virginia, your goal will be to seek compensation for your property damage and any bodily injury you may have suffered. A question you may have is whether you should hire an attorney to recover this compensation, or whether you should “let the insurance company handle…
