You’ve been involved in a car accident—perhaps one with significant damage. Now, you need to prove who was at fault in order to protect yourself legally and financially. How do you prove that you weren’t the one at fault for the accident? Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Pay Attention at […]
Our highways and byways are busy places, and as such, traffic accidents happen frequently. Some traffic accidents, however, are more alarming than others. A recent collision between a GRTC Pulse bus and a truck in Richmond is one such accident that’s recently made the news. If you’ve been injured in a traffic accident that […]
The legal team at Emroch & Kilduff, LLP, has seen it too many times—people who survive a car accident and suddenly realize their insurance coverage is less than adequate. At this point, it is too late to go back and make the right decisions regarding your policies, and you can face extensive and unexpected costs. […]
Although manufacturers are making the safest vehicles to date, drivers continue to make roads dangerous. Today, drivers are more and more distracted as they drive. This diverts the driver’s attention from the road and makes it more likely to cause an accident. Distracted driving has increased the number of accidents. What Is Distracted Driving? Electronic […]
How Well Do Car-Safety Features Work? There is no question that modern safety features on motor vehicles have made huge advancements over the last decade. With the latest safety features like upgraded airbags, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), back-up cameras and sensors, parking assist features, adaptive headlights, […]
Careful driving requires that drivers keep their full attention on the road while driving. However, this happens far less often than it should. Today, many drivers engage in some distracting behavior another that diverts the driver’s attention from the road. Distracted drivers are more likely to cause an accident, and the number of accidents has […]
It’s a scenario that no one wants to think about, you’ve stepped onto a bus and are headed out to work or starting a trip to an exciting place. You just want to sit and relax, read a book, and enjoy the scenery passing before you. All of the sudden, something isn’t right. Bus accidents […]
A Rear-End Collision Can Leave You With Serious Injuries Many people associate rear-end collisions with fender benders and minor damages. Rear-end collisions, however, can—and often do—lead to serious, long-lasting injuries. Always take such accidents seriously, because injuries caused by rear-end accidents can seem like nothing at first, then progressively worsen with time. Rear-End Collisions A […]
Everyone has seen it. You’re traveling down the road at the speed limit, or maybe even a little over, because traffic is moving quickly—and a car blows by you, clearly exceeding the speed limit by a significant amount. You might think there’s never a cop when you need one, and you’d be at least a […]
After any type of accident, one of the most understandable questions a victim may have is whether they are legally entitled to compensation for their medical expenses and other accident-related losses. Motorcycle accident victims are no different and our attorneys regularly hear this question from prospective clients. Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this […]