Records compiled by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles show that 124 pedestrians died after being struck by a car, truck or other motor vehicle during 2019. Nearly half (61) of those deadly collision happened while the pedestrian was crossing the road, and one-quarter (34) occurred while the pedestrian was crossing at an intersection. The…
A two-vehicle collision in the eastern Chesapeake sent a man to the hospital and left a woman dead. The crash happened at the foot of the Triple Decker Bridge in the 2600 block of S. Military Highway/U.S. 460 at around 12:15 pm on February 8, 2021. /p> According to Chesapeake police, the woman…
If you are a victim of a car accident in Virginia, and if you were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision, you might be wondering whether you have the right to pursue legal action against the at-fault party. It is a valid question, considering the fact that Virginia follows the…
One of the common questions that many people injured in car accidents is whether a person who is injured in a parking lot accident can sue the at-fault driver – especially if the driver in question was not issued a ticket by the police. The answer is – yes, you can. Under Virginia law, the victim…
Few things can be worse than suffering a traumatic amputation injury for no fault of your own. Losing a part of your body can not only be traumatizing, but can also restrict your mobility and affect your ability to perform day-to-day activities. Under Virginia law, amputation injury victims have the right to sue the party…