For avid motorcycle enthusiasts, riding may be the primary or even sole form of transportation on a daily basis. So, the question often comes up about how old passengers must be. Fortunately, in Virginia motorcyclists, there is no minimum age limit for passengers – at least for now. Of course, just because something is allowed, […]
If you ride, you know that there are a lot of misconceptions about motorcyclists and the law. Myths and stereotypes abound. So, it is important to stay informed about the law and know your rights as a motorcyclist in Virginia. At Marks & Harrison, we want all Virginia motorcycle riders to have the facts. With […]
At Marks & Harrison, our car accident attorneys tell our clients that they should avoid talking with the other driver’s insurance company. The reason: Insurance companies are out to protect their profits – not your interests. So, when they call you after a crash, you can safely bet that they are looking to make a […]
Today, people in Virginia and across the country use video to show what really happened in car accidents. Dash cams, in particular, have become popular. Many people believe that the $50 to $400 investment in one of these cameras can, in the long run, pay dividends if a crash leads to an insurance claim and/or […]
People in Virginia who get involved in an accident involving a tractor-trailer may recognize that truck accidents and car accidents are quite different. Truck accidents often cause much worse injuries than car accidents. They are different in many other significant ways as well. The Richmond truck accident lawyers at Marks & Harrison understand that truck […]
A truck driver may end up crashing a tractor-trailer or other large commercial truck for a number of different reasons. Driver error, vehicle failure or road conditions, for instance, often contribute to truck crashes. In many situations, a combination of factors causes the accident. The Richmond truck accident lawyers at Marks & Harrison investigate truck […]
Most injuries are caused by private citizens and employees of companies. However, sometimes, government employees make mistakes that can cause serious harm to the public. For instance, the driver of a county-owned garbage truck may run a red light. Whatever the scenario, when a government entity causes your injuries, you should understand special considerations about […]
In August 2018, the California-based electric scooter-sharing company, Bird, made a surprise launch in Richmond by scattering its dockless scooters throughout the downtown area. According to news reports, the unannounced scooter drops were a part of the company’s “university pop-up tour.” Within a day of the launch, Richmond City officials collected and impounded the scooters […]
In the aftermath of a car accident, you can take several important steps on your own to protect your right to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering and more. Taking photos of the accident scene and your injuries is one of those crucial steps. These photos can capture crucial details about […]
When our car accident attorneys assist clients in Virginia that have been injured in crashes, we try to understand how the accident affected them emotionally as well as physically. We speak with the injured client as well as the client’s family, friends and/or colleagues who may have noticed changes in our client’s mood and behavior. […]
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