Most motorcycle owners know that there are inherent risks that come with riding, largely due to the lack of protective structure or safety systems that occupants of passenger vehicles have. However, there are often additional concerns riders may not have considered until after they’ve been involved in an accident. If…
For many motorcyclists, being on their bike with the open road ahead of them is what it’s all about. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Appalachians, Virginia offers scenic and diverse rides for solo bikers or groups of motorcyclists. Here are 5 of our favorite Virginia motorcycle routes. 1. Skyline…
Motorcycle riders in Virginia who know the state’s helmet laws are often confused about making an insurance claim after getting into an accident while not wearing a helmet. Virginia law requires that motorcycle operators and passengers wear protective helmets. Even if you were violating Virginia law by not wearing a…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has pulled the popular heartburn medication Zantac (generic ranitidine) off store shelves after testing revealed dangerous levels of N-Nitrosodimethlyamine (NDMA) in some of its samples. NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen, or a substance that could cause cancer. The recall includes both…
Brain injuries are some of the most severe injuries that accident victims face. When individuals suffer from these catastrophic injuries, their entire lives are often changed. They may not be able to function in the same way they once did, and they need their families and medical teams to rally…
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….
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress to provide economic assistance to Americans during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Some people including Social Security recipients have had questions about whether they are eligible to receive stimulus checks. The Social Security Disability attorneys of Marks & Harrison in…
Accidents happen all of the time in Virginia and leave victims with serious injuries that are costly to treat. To help cover these costs, injured individuals can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. Through these claims, victims can seek compensation for the damages, or losses, which they sustained as…
Under Virginia law, pedestrians must use crosswalks when they are available, and motorists must yield to pedestrians in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. Due to this law, many people think that pedestrians always have the right-of-way, and when a driver hits someone on foot, the motorist is always to blame….
We are taking the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia very seriously. Right now, people in Virginia are being hurt by the threat of the Coronavirus. Let us help! We understand the fears that many people may have about traveling. We want those in our community to play our…
