Personal Injury

It’s difficult to find a driver in Virginia or elsewhere in the US who’s not aware of the extreme risks of cell phone use while driving. The efforts of lawmakers, police enforcement, and Drive Smart Virginia, an initiative of the…

It’s understandable to be shaken in the chaos that follows motor vehicle crash, but your health is your number one priority if you’re injured. The type of care you require depends on the nature of your injuries, and online resources…

Spring will soon be in the air around Virginia, which means more motorcyclists will be climbing on their vehicles to enjoy the warm weather. Unfortunately, the frequency of motorcycle accidents will also be on the rise with more riders on…

With Interstates 65, 95, and 85 running just a few miles east, truck accidents in Cumberland County, VA are far too common. According to Virginia Traffic Crash Facts, there were a total of 4,570 collisions involved commercial motor vehicles in…

The key in any motorcycle accident case is to determine who or what is responsible for the collision. This is called assigning “fault,” and fault will determine who must pay compensation to victims of the accident. At Herbert E. Maxey,…

Virginia’s roads are dangerous. According to statistics kept by the Department of Motor Vehicles, over 127,000 accidents occurred on Virginia roads in 2017. These accidents leave many serious injuries, including head injuries. If you suffer a head injury, you should…

Truck accidents are fairly common in Virginia. According to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, 2017 saw 2,306 truck accidents on the state’s roads. Of those accidents, 45 resulted in at least one fatality and another 822 caused injuries. If…

Motorcyclists can suffer serious injuries when they collide with another vehicle or a stationary object. In fact, it is not unusual for motorcyclists to suffer a direct hit in a collision. Because they lack the protection that motorists have, motorcyclists…

Four Mistakes to Avoid after an Automobile Accident Car accidents tend to leave drivers and passengers shaken and confused. However, there are certain mistakes that some of our clients make in the hours and days following a car accident that…

Large commercial trucks go by different names—big rigs, semis, tractor-trailers, and 18-wheelers being some of the most common. Whatever you call them, commercial trucks are some of the deadliest vehicles on Virginia’s highways. Because of their size and the weight…