What Happened: Some disturbing statistics were recently released which revealed that the number of fatal motorcycle accidents is poised to hit an all time high. Data collected by the federal government found that 3,922 motorcyclists died on the nation’s roadways in the first nine months of last year. If the projected numbers hold for the…
What Happened: According to a story on nbc29.com, a driver behind the wheel of a van crossed the center lane of Route 250 in Fluvanna County and ran into two pickup trucks, sideswiping one and hitting the other head-on. State police reported that the driver of the van died at the scene of the crash, which occurred…
What Happened: A recent personal injury case in Florida involving a drunk teenage driver ended in a $47.5 million jury award for the innocent motorcyclist who was hit head-on. The case is different than most because the entire trial only revolved around damages, not liability. Typically the bulk of a personal injury case would be…
What Happened: According to a story published on washingtonpost.com, a plane crash in James City County near Williamsburg left both the pilot and a passenger dead. The plane, which was scheduled to land at a nearby local airport, came down in a county subdivision; state police reported that nobody on the ground was injured and the…
What Happened: According to a news story at potomaclocal.com, a driver was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer after his vehicle broke down by the side of I-95. The driver exited his car and was immediately hit by the truck; he died at the scene. At the time of this posting, police were working to identify the…