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VA Personal Injury Attorneys: Young Victim Clings to Life After a Head-On Crash

December 31, 2016

Blog, Car Accidents

Virginia is nicknamed the “Old Dominion” due to its status as a former dominion of the English Crown, and “Mother of Presidents” because eight U.S. presidents were born there, the Commonwealth of Virginia is the cradle of American civilization.   As a personal injury lawyer in this great state I continually strive to protect its residents…

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Brake Failure: One of the Leading Causes of Truck Accidents

December 30, 2016

Blog, Truck Accidents in VA

Mechanical failure is a leading cause of truck accidents in this country. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), one of the most common – and deadly – type of mechanical failure that occurs in truck accidents is brake failure. In one study conducted by the DOT,…

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Turning Driver Hits, Kills Motorcycle Rider in Summerville, SC

December 26, 2016

Blog, Brain Damage & Head Injuries in NC

A collision between a pickup truck and motorcycle in Summerville, South Carolina (SC), on the afternoon of Christmas Eve 2016 left the bike rider dead. The fatal crash happened at the intersection of Bacons Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive as the driver of the truck attempted to turn left onto Bacons Bridge.     Multiple…

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Pedestrian Killed on Highway 1 in Aberdeen, NC

December 13, 2016

Accidents Causing Wrongful Death in NC, Blog

A 55-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by an SUV while crossing U.S. Highway 1/N. hills Boulevard in Aberdeen, North Carolina (NC), on the evening of December 12, 2016. The deadly crash happened at the intersection with Magnolia Drive just a little before 6:30 pm.     All four corners of the intersection where the…

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Alarming Spike in Number of Fatal Crashes

December 10, 2016

Accidents Causing Wrongful Death in NC, Blog

After steadily decreasing the past 40 years, the number of victims killed in highway car crashes has spiked dramatically. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 35,000 people were killed in car crashes last year – almost 10 percent increase from the year before. The data is collected through the agency’s…

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