After a car accident, you could recover damages from the at-fault driver. However, it does take some time to receive a settlement. You should contact a Richmond car accident lawyer as soon as possible to expedite the process. While you are waiting for your medical expenses to come in, your attorney can work on reviewing […]
After a car accident, you usually have the option to settle if the insurance companies involved offer a fair and reasonable settlement. Settling a car accident claim takes several steps, so you should discuss your case with a car accident lawyer as soon after the accident as possible. That way, you have time to file […]
Alcoholic beverages are common in social settings. But drinking quickly becomes a problem if a person decides to drive. Among car accidents in the United States, a tragic portion of them are due to the intoxication of one of the drivers in the accident. Alcohol affects virtually every faculty needed to operate a vehicle safely. […]
With millions of drivers sharing the roads, it’s no surprise that thousands of Americans find themselves on the wrong end of a car accident every day. Many of those accidents send people to the hospital seriously injured. After receiving medical care, contact a Virginia car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Common Injuries Suffered in […]
Suffering injuries from a car accident can lead to a long, hard recovery. Worrying about who will pay the resulting medical bills adds another emotional burden to your recuperation. An experienced personal injury law firm can help. What Medical Expenses Can Occur From a Car Accident? Different accidents can cause different injuries. Some more common […]
Broadside collisions most commonly occur at intersections. In this blog post, we look at what makes intersections so conducive to broadside accidents, other locations where drivers also run a risk of those accidents, and how lawyers can help crash victims get the compensation they need. What is a broadside collision? A broadside collision, also known […]
In Virginia, a car accident happens every five minutes. There are over 55,000 miles of state-maintained roads and highways, and we rank as one of the largest systems in the country. All of those miles increase the potential for traffic incidents and accidents. If you have a car accident, you may have to deal with […]
Despite significant new advances in vehicle technology, including backup cameras and forward collision systems, car accidents continue to cause devastating and deadly injuries that permanently change people’s lives. Because these motor vehicle accidents are common, you should know why these accidents occur and what you can do if you are in a motor vehicle collision. […]
If you have recently been in a car accident in Virginia, you might be unsure about what to do next, especially if the accident was not your fault. Virginia law permits you to take action against the at-fault driver; however, you need to follow some important steps to protect the value of your claim. Below […]
Accidents never have a positive impact on your car insurance rate, but they do not always increase after an accident, either. Whether your car insurance increases and the amount it could go up after an accident depends on several factors. Depending on which source you consult, the average premium increase after a car accident ranges […]