When you’re in a car accident, hundreds of thoughts run through your head: What’s happening? Am I going to survive this? Is everyone else okay? Your brain becomes overwhelmed and can’t process what is going on. Once the accident is over and everyone’s injuries have been assessed and taken care of, your brain can then start to try to make…
It is a widely known fact that seat belts save lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in the United States. Furthermore, statistics show that more than 50 percent of drivers and passengers killed in motor vehicle crashes over the past years were not wearing seat belts. Sadly,…
When a water pipe breaks in the wall, unless you are adept at plumbing repairs, you would call a professional to fix the problem. If your faucet is simply leaking, you may be able to make the repair yourself. In a similar way, when you are involved in a car accident in Virginia, are you prepared to handle the claim…
Car accident injuries may vary from small cuts, bruises, or broken bones to several other far serious internal traumas. However, no matter what the injury, you should be confident that your doctor will know how to treat it. But what if the injury you sustained was undetectable and the symptoms won’t show until after you have left the hospital? Symptoms…
In the Commonwealth of Virginia and DC, we get to experience a wonderful change in seasons. We get to enjoy the cherry blossoms, the fall leaves, and the occasional winter snow. Unfortunately that peaceful winter snow can be treacherous when you have to drive in it. Accidents increase during winter weather events, so here are some helpful tips for staying…
In the past twenty years, there have been many strides made in the improvement of automotive safety. One of the most notable is the addition of airbags. All models made after 1998 were required to include airbags. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), since 1998, airbags have been 75 percent effective in preventing serious head injuries and…
As experienced Virginia car accident lawyers, we’ve seen a lot of injuries. The most disturbing, however, are the most innocent victims of car accidents—those who are too young to even drive. Although we don’t like to think about our children ever coming to harm, the fact is that children are more likely to be killed in an accident than any other…
Countless lives have been affected by drivers falling asleep at the wheel. Because of the busy lives we lead, we tend to think of these kinds of accidents as unavoidable. After all, we can’t control how long a driver spent at work before going home, or how much sleep he got last night, right? Understanding Drowsy Driving The problem is,…
It’s not just high-speed accidents that cause injuries. Trucks carrying heavy loads can cause irreparable damage at speeds as low as 10 mph-which is usually the case on city streets. Common Types of Intersection Accidents A few types of Virginia truck accidents that are more likely at an intersection: Rear-end accidents, also called under-ride accidents, occur when a driver slams into the back of…
After a car accident in Virginia, you may still be picking up the pieces when you hear from an insurance adjuster. Often, accident victims assume that insurance adjusters are required to be on their side or remain unbiased. Unfortunately this is not always true. Insurance adjusters can actually end up harming your accident case. Sneaky Insurance Adjuster Tricks Here are…