Traumatic brain injuries like concussions can severely impede a person’s ability to get through the day. However, concussions also can threaten the safety of others—especially when concussed individuals get behind […]
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Can You Hold an Employer Liable for a Car Accident Caused by an Employee?
Yes, in many cases. Under the well-settled legal principle respondeat superior, employers can bear legal responsibility when their employees negligently hurt someone else. However, you will need to carefully analyze […]
Four Kinds of Driver Negligence That Can Cause Serious Bicycle Accidents
Virginia’s beautiful scenery makes bicycling a great hobby for people who spend time in the state. More and more, people are even commuting to school or work on their bikes. […]
Were You Passed on the Right and Hurt in a Car Accident?
Most drivers have heard that it’s safer to pass on the left when road conditions permit. In fact, some people are under the impression that passing on the right is […]
Prescription Drugs Can Cause Car Accidents
We all know the dangers and legal consequences of drunk driving. But did you know that prescription drugs may cause more accidents than alcohol and marijuana combined? A study by […]
The Costs of a Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) costs are staggering. Depending on the severity and location of the injury on the body, the extent of paralysis, and patient age, first-year medical costs alone […]
Unseen Danger: Drowsy Drivers Put Everyone at Risk
Spring is here and summer is around the corner—with extra hours of daylight. The open road beckons, and with it, the lure of more driving. Unfortunately, few of us get […]
Drivers and Bicyclists can be Dangerous Mix
We hear the slogan “Share the Road.” But many car and truck drivers don’t heed that call. Recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that each year […]
Concussion? Drivers Often Get Behind the Wheel Too Soon
Concussions are all too common, often resulting from bumps, jolts, blows to the head, or vigorous shaking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that concussions result in […]
Defects on Richmond Roadways Can Cause Serious Car Accidents
As drivers, we know to pay attention to the roadway for ever-changing hazards and conditions. Road dangers exist everywhere—and if they persist for too long, a government agency (or authority) […]