A crash caused by a dump truck driver who appears to have taken his own life raises many questions about how the injured victim can file insurance claims. The incident occurred in James City County, Virginia (VA), but the driver was reportedly working for a North Carolina-based company. Interstate trucking rules represent just one complication…
If you are a victim of an alcohol-related accident, Virginia law grants you the right to sue the driver and seek restitution for your injuries. These are compensatory damages, which are meant to cover the tangible and intangible losses resulting from the accident. However, if it is found that the driver in question acted in…
Fairfax County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in the 6300 block of Lakewood Drive in Falls Church, Virginia at approximately 5:45 p.m. on January 21, 2021. According to police, a woman was killed by a car when the male driver was backing out of a driveway. The victim was pronounced dead…
In Virginia, tort claims can be filed in the General District Court or the Circuit Court – depending on the value of the claim. If you have only suffered minor injuries and minimal property damage, filing a claim in the General District Court might be the best option for you – especially considering the fact…
A case that sadly highlights the need to the question whether a person who survives a car crash with injuries can file insurance claims against a driver who died occurred in Franklin County, Virginia (VA). According to news reports, a woman ran off the side of the highway, overcorrected and slammed into an oncoming pickup…