If you are one of the millions of people who travel for the holidays, it helps to know where dangers may exist. For those driving to their destination, the highways can be particularly dangerous and planning before you start your trip can help you avoid a severe crash. Here are some of the things you can do to stay safe:…
Enduring an injury because of someone else’s negligent actions can be devastating. However, some injuries come with latency issues, and you may not immediately experience the effects of your injuries. If this happens, it can significantly complicate your claim. Latency issues mean you suffer an injury, but you do not feel them immediately. Instead, it can take days or even…
If you suffer a car accident, the steps you take can significantly impact your claim. Reporting your accident is just one of the steps you should take after a crash so that you can ensure the details are on record. In Virginia, there are specific rules regarding accident reports, especially concerning law enforcement. In Virginia, you must report an accident…
Insurance adjusters may ask you to provide a recorded statement in the days after a car accident. While this can be helpful for some situations, you should never go through the process on your own because a recorded statement can be a tool that some insurance adjusters try to use against you. When insurance adjusters ask for a recorded statement,…
Millions of crashes occur each year, many of which involve negligent actions. Despite knowing the dangers of specific actions, people still put others in danger. Below, we detail some of the main causes of crashes in Virginia and how they cause significant harm. Speeding Despite speed limits posted on every road, many drivers ignore them and drive much faster than…
When seeking compensation for your injuries, your attorney must prove the other party is liable. Proving liability means you will have to address four factors to hold someone else accountable for your damages. Below, our Fairfax car accident lawyers will explain the four elements you need to know when moving forward to help safeguard your rights. Duty of Care Whenever…
For many, the biggest question after a crash is, “how can I obtain compensation for my losses?” Dealing with emotional trauma and financial losses is never easy, so working through the process to recover compensation for your damages is an understandable concern. In Virginia, car accident claims follow the traditional fault-based laws. It’s vital to recognize how this helps you…
In the days and weeks following a crash, it can be challenging for claimants to understand their rights. In addition, you have to deal with your physical injuries, financial hardships, and emotional trauma. Unfortunately, insurance adjusters don’t make it any easier, even though they’re supposed to help people after a car accident. Because our team at Shevlin Smith cares about…
Burns are some of the most severe injuries because they impact you physically and emotionally. There are varying degrees of severity when it comes to burn injuries, each more difficult to endure than the previous. However, not everyone knows about them and how these burn injuries can impact their life. Degrees of burns include first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree. In rare situations,…
We know that spine injuries can be some of the most severe, but many individuals do not know that the impact stemming from a spine injury is often dependent on where the injury occurs. Along the spine, there are different sections, each controlling a different part of your body. Below, we will explain your spine’s different sections and how an…