Chesapeake Personal Injury Lawyers Archives - Page 12 of 37 - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Why Are Wrong-Way Driver Accidents Often Catastrophic?

When a driver enters a roadway from the wrong direction, it can easily result in a serious head-on collision, catastrophic injuries, and even death. Wrong-way accidents have some of the most severe consequences since they involve two vehicles traveling at high speeds and making direct contact with one another. A collision caused by a wrong-way…

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What Are My Rights As a Passenger Injured in a Car Accident?

Where car accidents are concerned, a lot of the focus is on drivers who are injured but, it is important to keep in mind passengers can sustain serious injuries just as easily. Data printed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles underscores this exact point. Fortunately, Virginia law provides injured passengers with legal options that…

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Who is Liable For a Blind Spot Car Accident?

A report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that blind spot accidents cause more than 18,000 injuries and 300 fatalities on U.S. roadways every year. Blind spot collisions are not specific to standard passenger vehicles as many often involve motorcyclists and commercial truck drivers as well. Liability is almost always assigned to…

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What is the Statute of Limitations for Virginia Beach Car Accidents?

Vehicle accidents are one of the main causes of unintentional injury and death in the United States. Statistics published by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles show that 122,434 car accidents took place across the state in 2022, resulting in 59,404 injuries and 1,005 deaths along with many other tragic consequences. Serious car accidents can…

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