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What prompted the truck driver that hit you to speed?

On behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Dec 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Previous posts on this blog touched upon the fact that speeding motorists present a greater risk for causing car accidents involving you and others in Virginia. If one driving a traditional vehicle at excessive speeds can pose such a danger, you can imagine how much...

A new rule changes the use of cellphones in VA

On behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Dec 11, 2020 | Firm News

During this summer, politicians in Virginia passed new legislation to enforce a cellphone ban for drivers across the state. However, this law is now finally effective on January 1, 2021. The law hopes to fight distracted driving by prohibiting anyone from holding a...

Seasonal freeze increases risk of injuries from ice

On behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Dec 8, 2020 | Premises Liability

It may not always snow in Virginia, but when the temperature drops below 30 degrees, water may freeze and cause hazardous conditions. If an individual sustains an injury because of icy conditions, the owner of the premises owes a duty of care to take steps to prevent...

How do drowsy truckers make the road more dangerous?

On behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Dec 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Virginia drivers like you share the road with plenty of other vehicles. You see everyone from bicyclists to motorcycles, all the way up to big rigs. But the big rigs are the vehicles that pose the biggest threat.  On top of that, many truckers you pass might also...

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