A bicyclist has been awarded a $3 million settlement after years of pain following his accident. Four years ago, the man was traveling across a street on a crosswalk with a green light in his direction when a motorist illegally turned right on red and crashed into the cyclist. The man was thrown from his…
This news item provides an important overview of boating accident laws and regulations.
Virginia has long had a tough reputation for penalizing drunk drivers after being convicted. Such laws as mandatory minimum jail sentences, mandatory suspension of your driver’s license and completion of the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) have been in force for many years. But in 2012, Virginia law got even tougher on convicted drunk drivers. That was the year…
It is never easy losing a loved one, but when that loss is caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, that loss can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. The laws in the state of North Carolina allow family members or representatives of the victim to pursue legal claims against those responsible for…
After a wreck, there are some basic things that need to be done. The police need to be contacted from the scene, medical care should be sought, and you need to advise your insurance company. Those things seem obvious and are under your control, to a point. Something else often confronted is a call from…