Who Is Responsible for Accidents Caused by Road Defects? It should come as no surprise to learn that some Virginia roads are inherently dangerous and that they cause their fair […]
Who Is Responsible for Accidents Caused by Road Defects?
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What Is the Average Cost of a Spinal Cord Injury?
What Is the Average Cost of a Spinal Cord Injury? Spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating injuries we see at Emroch & Kilduff. Injured victims not only […]
Was Your Car Accident Caused by a Driver Impaired by Prescription Meds?
The dangers of alcohol and illegal drugs like cocaine or heroin are well known, and most people would readily concede that they could impair a person’s ability to drive. But […]
Did Someone Passing on the Right Cause Your Accident? Call Now to See if You Are Entitled to Compensation
Virginia law imposes a duty on drivers to operate their vehicles with sufficient care. If they fail to do so, and their negligence injures someone, then the driver must pay […]
Drowsy Driving a Larger Public Safety Issue than Feds Estimate
A new study suggests that drowsiness pays a role in a much larger percentage of car accidents than the federal government previously estimated. In fact, the study shows that drowsy […]
Driving After a Concussion Is Dangerous
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 […]
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 […]