Personal Injury

Virginia, unlike many states, does not have a specific dog bite statute, but instead follows a one bite rule, under which a dog’s owner can only be held liable for injuries caused by their animal if they knew or should…

As we officially leave March behind, more and more motorcyclists are making their way onto Virginia’s roads. While the warmer weather is welcome to most, it does come with certain risks for motorists, as an increase in the number of…

There are a number of different injuries that accident victims can sustain. Generally, the type and  severity of these injuries usually depends on the kind of accident in question. Broken bones, strains, and sprains, for example, are a common consequence…

Car accidents, even when relatively minor, can be frightening experiences for those involved, leaving many unsure of what to do next. However, knowing what to do after a car accident ahead of time can make all the difference when it…

Losing a loved one can be very traumatic, even when the loved one’s death is a result of natural causes, such as old age. When death happens unexpectedly as a result of an accident, the death can be even more…

Because of their unique construction and the fact that they are so much heavier and larger than passenger sized vehicles, commercial trucks are more prone to being involved in certain kinds of crashes. For instance, because of their construction, commercial…

Motorcycle accidents occur much more often than most people realize. In fact, the Department of Motor Vehicles’ Virginia Highway Safety Office estimates that there were as many as 2,119 motorcycle accidents, in which 1,794 people were injured in Virginia in…

Although there are a number of different types of injuries from which car accident victims can suffer, there are a few that tend to crop up again and again in vehicle collisions. Of these injuries, which include lacerations and concussions,…

You probably expect most truck accidents in Virginia to be linked to driver error, and this assumption is largely correct. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Crash Facts 2017 indicates that the top two causes of these collisions relate to…

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…