The legal concept of duty of care in a car accident is directly connected to liability. Every driver has a duty of care to not cause harm to others on the roadway. Regrettably, not every driver upholds this duty, which leads to about 6 million car accidents every year nationwide. If you suffered serious personal…
A recent article published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that 80% of car accidents are attributed to distracted driving. Although we hear a lot about cell phone use, specifically texting, being a major contributor to car accidents, smartphones are just one of many driver distractions. By definition, any activity that takes your…
Car accident victims are often concerned about how they are going to pay their bills while they are recovering from a serious injury. Although you are entitled to pursue damages, securing full and fair financial compensation that covers all of your losses depends on what steps you take at the scene and what actions you…
Parking garages and parking lots can temporarily house dozens or even hundreds of vehicles a day. With such a large number of drivers entering and exiting, circling for a closer spot, and pulling into and backing out of parking spaces, the risk of a parking lot accident is fairly high. Although they can take place…
In 2022, 942 fatal car accidents led to the deaths of more than 1,000 people in Virginia. Losing a loved one is devastating under any circumstances, but the damage you experience can be even more heartbreaking when you learn that it was caused by someone else’s negligence. If another person’s negligence resulted in the death…