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 that insurance for your medical […]
For the most part, no. The Code of Virginia requires employers to provide a list of at least three doctors injured employees can see if they are hurt on the job. This is known as the employer’s Panel of Physicians. Each of these doctors must be from a different medical practice. Only if the employer […]
Were you severely injured in a truck accident in Virginia? If so, you might be aware that Virginia law allows you to seek compensation for your injuries and losses if someone else’s negligence caused the crash. However, you might not know how to seek the compensation you need and deserve and how long it might […]
Virginia’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to the surviving family members of an employee who dies due to a work injury or an occupational illness. If your loved one passed away due to a work-related injury or illness, you may be entitled to collect workers’ compensation death benefits. The workers’ compensation attorneys at the law […]
Commercial trucks have enormous blind spots that drivers must constantly monitor to prevent accidents. Unfortunately, distraction, carelessness, fatigue, and other forms of negligence frequently draw attention away from blind spots and cause devastating truck crashes. If you were involved in a Virginia blind spot truck accident, you might be too hurt to work while a […]
Federal regulations apply to truck drivers and trucking companies that non-commercial drivers are not subject to. These additional regulations can complicate a truck accident claim, but they can also be a benefit if you have help from an experienced Virginia truck accident lawyer. The Richmond truck accident attorneys at Marks & Harrison have been helping […]
When a driver merges into another lane without scanning their blind spots or checking whether the adjacent lane is clear, the motorist’s careless driving can result in devastating accidents and injuries. Improper lane changes cause many side swipe collisions and blind spot accidents every year. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reported 3,381 motorists were killed […]
Driving through a road construction zone can be hazardous, particularly when sharing the road with large commercial trucks. Merging and narrowed lanes, falling debris, damaged pavement, construction vehicles, building materials, road workers, and other factors can all create road hazards that lead to devastating accidents. Truck drivers traveling through construction zones in Virginia should adjust […]
Every year, truck accidents cause thousands of injuries and numerous deaths on the roads of Virginia. In 2019, there were 2,886 injury crashes and 145 fatal crashes involving large trucks, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Highway construction zones are among the most common sites of tractor-trailer accidents. Roadwork zones contain narrowed lanes, […]
You’ve probably seen a bobtailing truck many times on the road. Bobtailing occurs when a trucker drives a semi-truck without a trailer attached to it. Bobtailing is dangerous because semi-trucks aren’t designed to be operated without a trailer. A bobtailing truck requires more time to slow down and can be more difficult to maneuver. As […]
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