Every year, over 2 million car crashes occur in the U.S., with many of them resulting in severe injuries. Perhaps the most serious injury a person can suffer is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Depending on the nature and site of the injury, the symptoms can differ....
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Automatic emergency brakes soon to be required in trucks, buses
While trucks and buses are essential parts of the economy, large commercial vehicles are also responsible for an astounding number of fatal accidents. It’s reported that truck accidents lead to nearly 5,000 fatal accidents a year with the numbers increasing every...
How common are fatal motorcycle accidents in Virginia?
Statistics often mean little to people until they become one. Last year, 115 motorcyclists were killed on Virginia roads, and almost 2,000 people suffered injuries in motorcycle crashes. During the first five months of 2023, 162 people were injured and 9 killed on...
What you don’t know about concussions could hurt you
In a violent car accident, your head can get pretty banged up. Unfortunately, not enough people understand that a bump on the head, even when seemingly minor, can cause long-lasting problems. Contrary to what most people believe, concussions are a type of traumatic...
Pay attention! That “boring” insurance letter is actually worth a lot
And while “insurance coverage” might not be the two most exciting words you’ll ever hear together in a sentence, it’s important to pay attention right now. Starting July 1, 2023, we’ll see a big, long-overdue change with the way Virginia enforces your underinsurance...
2 reasons to refer injured clients to a personal injury firm
Like most general practice attorneys, you want to be there for your clients any time they need help with a legal matter. You may have spent years developing a rapport with them and worry that an outside referral will harm that relationship. You may feel reasonably...
What is Med-Pay coverage for motorists in Virginia?
Every motorist in Virginia typically needs to carry liability coverage. In fact, lawmakers have recently implemented a program to gradually increase the amount of coverage required by drivers in the next few years to better cover the rising costs of medical care and...
What rights do I have if I had a retinal tear in a car accident?
Head injuries, back injuries, broken bones and bruises are what most people think of when they consider the potential consequences of a car wreck – but some accidents cause accident victims to lose their vision. Your retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the...
Black ice and car crashes: What you need to know about liability
There’s no question that winter driving in Virginia can get treacherous. Snowstorms are definitely an issue, but black ice may be worse. While some road hazards are obvious, black ice is often an invisible threat. Drivers usually can’t spot it before they hit a patch...
Accidents increase as Virginia struggles with winter storms
A good chunk of the United States has been experiencing what’s jokingly been called “Snowmageddon,” but the amount of ice and snow hitting Virginia roads lately is certainly not a joking matter. More storms are coming, even though the repercussions from a major storm...