Negligence serves as a cornerstone in many personal injury cases. To establish negligence, it is not enough to merely demonstrate that harm occurred. The claimant must prove that the defendant's actions met five specific legal criteria. Without satisfying each of...
Personal Injury
What types of compensation can one receive after a car accident?
A car accident can be life-changing. It can result in long-lasting physical injuries, emotional stress and financial hardships. However, if someone else is at fault, you may receive compensation for specific losses. These fall into three main categories. Economic...
Immobility due to a bike accident
Bike accidents can result in various injuries, and one common consequence is immobility. Immobility refers to the inability to move freely or perform daily activities. It is very important for cyclists to review the physical and emotional impact of immobility after a...
The unseen aftermath of car accidents
Car accidents are traumatic events. For many people, they can have lasting effects beyond the initial collision. It is important to understand the unseen aftermath of these incidents and how they can impact people's lives. Physical injuries One of the most obvious...
Strains and pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian accidents can result in various types of injuries, including strains and sprains. These injuries are common and can occur when a pedestrian becomes hit by a vehicle, falls or twists their body in an unnatural way during an accident. Pedestrians and drivers...
Bad weather and motorcycle accidents
Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, but it also comes with unique challenges. This is especially true when facing bad weather conditions. Rain, fog, snow and strong winds can significantly increase the risk of accidents for motorcyclists....
Rideshare accidents and liability in Virginia
Rideshare services have become a major part of many people's daily lives, offering convenient transportation at their fingertips. However, rideshare drivers are as vulnerable to accidents as any other. In a wreck, the person responsible for the wreck usually bears...
Why is texting and driving so dangerous?
There are many different types of distractions that can reduce your ability to drive safely. Some of these include talking on your cell phone, eating, switching the radio and looking at your phone to get directions. But one of the most common and dangerous forms of...
How to raise a responsible driver
Teaching your teenager to drive safely is one of many parental responsibilities. One might argue it should be at or near the top of the list. It is important to know what steps to take to raise a trustworthy driver. Lead by example Your actions greatly influence your...
Hours of service guidelines that prevent trucker fatigue
Would it surprise you to learn that fatigue or drowsy driving causes approximately 100,000 motor vehicle accidents every year? In these crashes, 71,000 people become injured and 1,550 die. Trucker fatigue is the result of lack of sleep, strenuous work and work hour...