The summer months are the time of year when many of us plan road trips. While residents in Virginia have plenty of scenic options to choose from, it is important to make safety a priority. Breakdowns on interstates and highways increase your risk for car…
While car accidents are common, most of us have limited experience in what to do after a collision occurs. Unfortunately, the immediate hours and days after are often crucial in collecting evidence, which will play an important role in your car accident claim. At our…
In a perfect world, drivers and pedestrians share the road in a respectful manner. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case and far too many pedestrians are injured because vehicle drivers fail to take the precautions necessary to avoid these accidents. This fact was recently confirmed…
DoorDash can have liability for compensating the victim of a crash caused by one of its contract drivers. The liability is not automatic, though. Explaining when the company’s insurance comes into play requires a bit of a digression. Food Delivery Drivers Are Not Necessarily More…
Children play hard and it is impossible for parents to prevent the injuries that are likely to occur as the result of their rough and tumble behavior. While many of these may be no more than minor bumps, bruises, or scratches, it is important to…
Virginia and states across the country have begun the reopening process since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. As the states lift restrictions put in place and more businesses begin to open up, more people will be back on the roads. But after staying…
Spring and summer have traditionally been the months for construction on Virginia’s highways, streets, and roads. However, according to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Organization (NHTSA), work zones on roads across the nation have become increasingly dangerous for both workers and commuters. A work…
June has been designated as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. This has become even more critical given how nursing homes and assisted living facilities around the country have been impacted by the COVID-pandemic. According to federal statistics, more than 25,000 nursing home residents have died from…
A Virginia driver can be charged with an open container offense even if only their passenger has the bottle or cup of beer, wine or liquor. This matters to my Virginia personal injury and wrongful death law firm colleagues and I because it means that…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month here in Virginia and across the country, a good time to remind both motorcyclists and other drivers the role we all have in ensuring the safety of motorcycle riders. While most people tend to think as motorcycle accidents only…
