Every year, $497 billion in goods are shipped to and from sites in Virginia, and 78 percent of those goods are carried by truck. An estimated 3.4 million trucks traveled on I-81 in 2008; by 2035, that interstate highway will handle more than 7 million…
“Was there a police report?” “Was the driver given a ticket?” As personal injury trial lawyers, we are often asked those two questions by jurors following a personal injury trial. Understandably, people sitting as jurors would naturally think that seeing the official report prepared by…
Personal injury cases are complex. Whether you were injured in a trucking, motorcycle, bicycling, or auto accident, or by a defective product, or at work, the long-term impact of these accidents can be life-changing. An experienced personal injury attorney uses proven courtroom strategies to get…
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and recognized in communities around the country. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling, encourage more folks to give it a try, and promote…
As Distracted Driving Awareness Month comes to a close, we believe it’s important to remind all drivers about the risks of driving distracted. No matter how many times we are warned about distracted driving, it seems as though drivers continue to put themselves in this…
In cases where the injured party will have to live with pain from their injuries for the rest of their life, the life expectancy table is essential in determining the amount of compensation that truly makes the plaintiff whole.
On December 14, 2012, the community of Newtown, Connecticut, suffered one of America’s most deadly mass shootings in history. The senseless killing of 20 first-grade children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School sparked a public outcry about gun violence in the United States.…
Being stuck driving behind garbage or dump trucks is not just annoying; it can be dangerous too. You may not think of these trucks as dangerous like you would a commercial semi-truck. Although garbage or dump trucks may only have two or three axles, they…
Insurance coverage is extremely important as it helps protect those who cause injury and helps properly compensate those injured due to no fault of their own.
In 2020, the last year numbers were available through Virginia DMV, Virginia saw 2,356 accidents involving large trucks. Nationwide, about 5,000 people are killed in large truck crashes every year. This accounts for 14 percent of all United States crash fatalities. Even though safety regulations…
In order to have a meritorious personal injury claim, the first thing a plaintiff will have to prove is that the another party is liable for their injuries. In motor vehicle collisions, a party that does not follow the rules of the road is usually…
Unfortunately, the past few years have seen an increasing amount of fruit beers exploding out of their cans and bottles. Why is this happening, and how likely is it to happen to you?
