Car accident prevention and teen driving safety should be on the minds of all parents in Virginia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Six teens between the ages of 16 and 19 suffer fatal injuries in motor […]
Motorists will soon see new warning signs when they travel on stretches of Interstate 81 and Interstate 95 in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) designed the signs to remind drivers that traveling even 10 miles per hour (mph) over the speed limit in a posted 70 mph zone can lead to a reckless […]
Most people never think that they will be involved in a lawsuit. But if you suffer an accident that results in serious injuries, and if you believe that the accident was caused by another person’s irresponsible actions, filing a Richmond personal injury lawsuit may be the only way to recover compensation for your damages. If […]
It is hard to imagine losing a loved one. But for many people in Virginia, accidents that leave them without family members are a reality. Death from unnatural causes such as in a car accident can change surviving family members’ lives forever. While filing a lawsuit may be the last thing on your mind after […]
If you have suffered a serious personal injury in Virginia at the hands of another, you will have a lot to figure out. Who will care for or transport your children while you are unable to do so? How you will continue paying your bills without an income? How will you file a claim with […]
Imagine a world where car accidents are a thing of the past. While this may sound like a futuristic world, it may be closer than you think. As The Huffington Post reports, automakers currently are developing cars that integrate artificial intelligence systems that can foresee accidents and even help drivers avoid them. Toyota, for instance, […]
Holidays are filled with love and joy, giving and gratitude. While there is no better time than the holidays to give thanks and spend time with family and friends, the holidays have a downside, too: They are one of the most dangerous times of the year when it comes to operating a motor vehicle. In […]
When a work-related injury or illness occurs, Virginia workers’ compensation benefits should help you. The medical and wage-loss benefits that the workers’ compensation provides can provide a lifeline to you and your family. However, you cannot receive these benefits unless you have suffered a qualifying injury or illness. Under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act, an […]
The Virginia workers’ compensation system provides legal protection to workers injured on the job or those with job-related illnesses. The system allows such workers to receive medical benefits and reimbursement for a percentage of their lost wages due to their temporary or permanent disabilities. However, as our lawyers have observed, obtaining these benefits is not […]
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 being spearheaded by several groups, […]
