Commercial truck accidents in Virginia follow different rules than regular car crashes. Federal regulations, corporate defendants and multimillion-dollar insurance policies transform these cases into challenging legal battles. A collision with an 80,000-pound...
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How do you prove soft tissue injuries in Virginia crashes?
Soft tissue injuries after a crash can be difficult to assess. You may experience significant pain, but X-rays and scans often do not show visible damage. Whiplash, strains and sprains can cause stiffness, headaches and limited movement. Because these injuries often...
Hidden Injuries After Virginia Car Accidents: Risks You Can’t Ignore
Minor car accidents happen every day in Virginia. Many drivers feel fine afterward and think they're not hurt. But some injuries, like concussions, internal bleeding and soft tissue damage, might not show up right away. Noticing these hidden injuries early can help...
Do you need an accident reconstruction expert?
Recovering compensation after a car accident in Virginia requires proving the other driver was at fault for the accident. Virginia is a contributory negligence state. If the accident is determined to be in any way your fault, you cannot recover any compensation....
Virginia’s vehicle fatality rate heads in the wrong direction
According to the National Safety Council, as of 2022, the traffic-related fatality rate among Virginians was 12.5 deaths among 100,000 people. Overall, 1,086 residents of Virginia died in motor vehicle accidents. However, only 1,008 of traffic deaths happened within...
Danville proceeds with new road safety strategies
Lawmakers, law enforcement and automakers are taking a close look at road safety and the number of accidents that are happening in Virginia. Since so many people are injured and lose their lives in crashes across the state – many of which are believed to be...
What you should know about winter driving accidents in Virginia
Drivers need to be cautious on Virginia roads regardless of the time of year. Accidents can happen in an instant for myriad reasons including speeding, distraction, drowsiness, intoxication and recklessness. However, the weather is often a significant factor in...
Report: Kids face the most risk when boarding school buses
With school back in session in Danville, drivers in the area will likely see children either getting on or off school buses. This time of year marks a good opportunity to remind motorists that they need to drive safely around school buses. Buses are designed to be...
Major causes of motorcycle accidents in Virginia
Injuries and fatalities from motorcycle accidents in Virgnia continue to be high. According to the Virgnia Department of Motor Vehicles, 118 motorcycle drivers were killed in motorcycle accidents in 2023 and over 1,600 drivers were injured. Nearly half of those...
Virginia’s motorists have a problem with road rage
According to a recent survey reported in an online magazine directed at insurance executives, Virginia ranks among the worst states for road rage incidents. The survey concluded Virginia ranked seventh among all states with respect to the frequency of road rage....
