Although Virginia’s roads are relatively dangerous compared to neighboring Washington, D.C., about 90 percent of its drivers carry liability insurance. Because most drivers can’t pay traffic accident damages out of their own pockets, insurance issues are usually at the forefront of a claim for compensation arising out of a traffic accident. Like many other states, […]
How a Drunk Driver’s Conviction Will Help Your Accident Case
If you suffered injuries from a car accident caused by a drunk driver, you’ll want to contact a personal injury attorney who handles complex car accident cases like those involving drunk drivers. While criminal courts focus on punishing those who have committed crimes (like driving drunk), civil courts serve those looking for justice and financial […]
An Increase in Weather-Related Car Accidents Coming Soon
With old man winter knocking at our door, it’s time to prepare for winter travel on snow- and ice-covered roadways. Even with all the safety technology on today’s cars, trucks, and SUV’s, it’s always a challenge to take to the streets in the cold winter months because November through March present a unique set of […]
Amazon Not Liable for Delivery Driver Accidents
There’s a good chance you’ve had a package delivered after ordering from Amazon.com, but there’s an even better chance that the person delivering that package is not an employee of Amazon. Instead, independent contractors hired by third party companies frequently deliver Amazon packages, a company that delivers roughly 2.3 billion packages a year. The United […]
What to do After a Hit and Run
There have been a lot of recent news reports about hit and runs, and some have involved children being hit getting on or off school buses. Recently, a driver plowed through a crowded downtown Denver street after being involved in a physical altercation with someone; that driver hit two people, who were, fortunately, not seriously […]