Winter is in full force here in Virginia, and if there was any doubt of that, last week’s severe snowstorm that slammed the state was a harsh reminder. The predicted few inches of snow quickly added up to more than a foot, leaving many motorists totally unprepared for the resulting dangerous travel conditions. According to…
A man died in Gloucester County, Virginia (VA), on the evening of January 2, 2022, when a teen driver struck him as he received roadside assistance from a good Samaritan. The fatal pedestrian crash happened near the intersection of Route 631 and Route 614, which is also known as Hickory Fork Road. Virginia State Police…
This Article Explains the Reason Motorists are Required to Have Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage on Their Insurance Policy Many people mistakenly believe uninsured motorist (UM) insurance coverage is limited to accidents involving drivers without insurance. However, this is not accurate and one of the reasons why UM coverage is considered to be such a misunderstood…
Everyone knows car, truck and motorcycle crashes can break bones, inflict traumatic brain injuries and end lives. Pedestrians and bike riders are particularly at risk for incurring the most-debilitating and fatal injuries, but drivers and passengers certainly suffer life-altering and life-ending consequences from collisions. Soft tissue injuries are actually the most common problems for crash…
In most car accidents it is relatively easy to identify who is at fault and assign responsibility for the accident and subsequent injuries or damages. In cases where the at-fault driver is under the influence, reckless, or disobeying traffic laws; determining fault is straightforward. However, in situations where an impairment due to a medical condition…