A number of different factors can cause a serious car accident. Some of these factors can be out of the control of drivers -- like sudden obstacles in the roadway -- but, many times, drivers' behavior causes dangerous car accidents. Specifically, speeding, or going...
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We provide can help after devastating truck accidents in Virginia
Large commercial trucks can often be seen on Virginia highways. They speed past passenger cars as they are trying to deliver consumer goods and other resources across the state and country. While semi-trucks provide a valuable service, truck drivers often risk the...
How long can a truck driver drive without rest?
Commercial motor vehicles, like semi-trucks, are an important part of local and national economies. They help to transport much needed good and resources at an affordable price. However, they also come with risks, including the risk of truck accidents.While the...
The basics of drunk driving in Virginia
Driving a car take a lot of attention and skill. People have to use their body to react to what they see and hear. Often, decisions need to be made in split seconds. The wrong decisions can lead to serious injuries to the driver, passengers and others on or near the...
Damages in wrongful death cases
When a family member is killed, the surviving family members are often emotionally distraught. This grief can be exacerbated when the death was caused by the negligence of another person and happened suddenly. While the family deals with their emotional pain, they...
Car accidents are common, dealing with them is not
Car accidents happen every day in Virginia. Sometimes they are random accidents that couldn't be prevented, sometimes they are caused by weather or road conditions and sometimes they are caused by negligent drivers. Despite their frequency, most Virginia residents...
Henry County school bus accident injures 2
Many parents in the Danville area send their children to school on the bus every day. Taking the bus to school is one of the safest ways for kids to get to school. Unfortunately, car drivers do not always pay attention to buses and accidents occur.A school bus...
What rights do injured employees have?
Virginia workers work hard each day at their jobs. Most workplaces are safe and have effective workplace safety provisions in place. But, for some Virginia workers, workplace accidents occur that cause serious injuries and even death. For those workers who have been...
No Child Under 18 has the Right to Determine Which Parent has Custody
Parents seem to have a misconception that once a child turns a certain age, he or she can choose the parent with whom he or she wishes to live. We often hear, "my son or daughter is 12 years old and wants to live with me." Some parents, hearing such a remark, want to...
How to help prevent distracted driving
As we discussed last week, distracted driving is a major problem on our roads today in Virginia. With so many people now owning smart phones, the temptation to engage in distracted driving has never been stronger. There are some tips for drivers to help avoid...