A truck crash can leave you dealing with serious injuries, expensive medical care and time away from work. When a commercial truck causes the crash, the driver may not be the only party responsible. In some cases, the trucking company may also face liability for the...
Bad weather and steep grades can make Interstate 64 through western Virginia more dangerous when large commercial vehicles are on the road. In Alleghany County and nearby mountain stretches, a fully loaded tractor-trailer may need more time, distance and braking...
Since you were not the person behind the wheel, you might assume you are automatically eligible for a personal injury claim in a motor vehicle accident. While this assumption is common, it is always better to err on the side of caution and carefully reassess your...
Children are naturally curious, so they often want to explore the world around them. A child may see a swimming pool, trampoline, or other things that look interesting and fun, but are actually dangerous. However, they don’t automatically view those items as...
People often call alcohol a social lubricant. Drinking makes people more relaxed and outgoing, making it easier to interact with strangers or groups in a social environment. Many parties and get-togethers feature alcohol. Unfortunately, not everyone makes responsible...
A hidden property hazard can lead to a premises liability claim if it causes an injury and the property owner did not take appropriate steps to correct the dangerous condition or give adequate warning to visitors. Some hazards are difficult to notice until someone...
Yes. In Virginia, riding with a drunk driver can put a passenger’s injury claim at risk. In some cases, it can bar recovery. The outcome depends on what the passenger knew or reasonably should have known, whether the driver was impaired and whether that conduct...
When most people think about work-related injuries, they usually think about catastrophic injuries. But that’s not the only type of injury that workers can suffer from while they’re working. Cumulative trauma injuries are another type that can occur. One of the main...
Distracted driving is a factor that contributes to a significant percentage of truck accidents. A 2009 study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found that 71% of large-truck crashes occurred when a driver was engaging in another activity while...
Receiving a denial after filing a workplace injury claim can feel overwhelming, especially when medical bills and missed paychecks continue piling up. Many injured employees assume a denial means the process is over, but that is not always true. Workers' compensation...
