The Virginia State Crime Commission is currently considering proposed laws that will tighten the existing laws applicable to texting and driving. While texting and driving is already illegal in Virginia, the state’s lawmakers are seeking to increase the penalties for this crime. Our Fairfax car and truck accident lawyers have represented clients involved in motor vehicle collisions due to distracted driving. In…
Over the past five years, local microclimates and weather patterns have drastically changed, causing massive flash flooding throughout the entire United States, including Virginia and the District of Columbia. According data from the National Weather Service and the National Flood Insurance Program, flash floods can occur at any time. A flash flood doesn’t just mean a damp basement. A flash…
Flooding is the most common natural disaster worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 40 percent of all natural disasters deal with flash flooding, and nearly 200 people a year die as a result. Although 200 people a year doesn’t seem like a lot, the National Weather Service estimates that 45 percent of these deaths and injuries occur…
After many weeks of lying in a hospital bed and watching your savings run out, you’ve finally decided to take action against the person who caused your suffering. There are many benefits to filing a Fairfax car accident lawsuit, such as regular income payments, additional medical treatment, and the replacement of your damaged vehicle. But what you really want to know…
Trucks are extremely common on I-66 as they head toward the Beltway, so it’s not a surprise that almost every day on your way to work, you have to attempt to get on while being flanked by semi-trucks. However, it is a surprise when other vehicles don’t have the common courtesy to allow trucks to get over when approaching on-ramps.…
When we picture a car accident in our minds, we often imagine the front of our car hitting an object or another car hitting our vehicle head-on. This is only natural, since most people will imagine themselves behind the wheel in an accident. For many years, car manufacturers made this assumption, too. Extra space in the front and rear of…
Everyone should have a fully stocked emergency car kit in their trunks all year round. You never know when you’ll be stuck on Dupont with a flat tire or have your battery die on K. Being overly prepared for emergency situations is the best way to stay safe when an unexpected situation arises. Likewise, precaution is extremely valued during a…
More than 100,000 car accidents a year happen in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Now imagine you have been in one of these accidents. After the collision, you immediately assess the damage—and thankfully, it appears that nothing is physically wrong with you. Your doctor says you’re fine and that you can go home. However, three days later, you start to have…
There are plenty of websites that will tell you what to do after you’ve been in a car accident. But what a lot of them don’t tell you is that you can make the experience much easier if you take time to plan ahead. What’s the key to coming out on top after a Virginia car accident? Be prepared. Carry an emergency…
When you suffered a fractured wrist in a Fairfax car crash, you were probably told it was a minor injury. After all, you are expected to fully recover, and unlike many accident victims, you were able to walk away from the crash. So is it really worth it to pursue a case against the other driver? Minor Injuries Can Lead…