When a driver enters a roadway from the wrong direction, it can easily result in a serious head-on collision, catastrophic injuries, and even death. Wrong-way accidents have some of the most severe consequences since they involve two vehicles traveling at high speeds and making direct contact with one another. A collision caused by a wrong-way…
Loss of consortium is a legal term that refers to an individual’s claim for financial compensation when an injury sustained by their spouse damages their relationship. For example, imagine you and your spouse are injured in a car accident through no fault of your own. Your injuries are fairly minor but your spouse’s injuries are…
One person was killed and another was left in serious condition following a three-vehicle collision On Sunday, October 29th in Gloucester County. According to Virginia State Police, to fatal motorcycle accident took place in the area of Woods Cross Road and Route 17 at about 12:20 p.m. Why are motorcycle accidents usually worse than car…
A man riding a motorcycle was killed during a collision that left him pinned under the car that struck him. According to police reports, the fatal motorcycle accident took place at about 9:50 p.m. on Friday, October 20th. What steps do I take after losing a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident? Norfolk resident…
The sudden loss of a family member is more than simply tragic and overwhelming, it can also put a family in financial jeopardy: from hospital bills covering care administered prior to the death to funeral and burial expenses and lost income, the unexpected costs relating to a Virginia wrongful death often put families in dire…