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…
Teenagers are more likely than older drivers to get into a car accident, according to several agencies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for example, says per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to…
You’re involved in a wreck, and it was not your fault. Whether the other driver rear-ended you, turned in front of you or side-swiped you, the police officer didn’t write the at-fault driver a ticket. Because of that, you may think that you don’t have a claim. Don’t worry –…
An often-asked legal question is whether a car accident victim has a legal obligation to reimburse a health insurer for accident-related medical expenses. It is imperative that any person injured in an accident gets this question answered prior to filing an insurance claim. Your right to fair compensation is a…
