If you were hit by a drunk driver in Virginia, it is best to do the following: call the police, take photographs of the scene if you are able, and collect witness contact information. These...
Fault after a car malfunction depends on the cause of the failure and the conduct of each party. The driver, manufacturer, parts supplier, repair shop, or another party may be liable. More than one party...
Responsibility for an Uber or Lyft crash in Virginia depends on who caused the collision, what the rideshare driver was doing in the app, and which insurance policies apply. Virginia law sets different insurance requirements...
If you were injured in a drunk driving crash in Virginia, you may be able to seek punitive damages as part of your personal injury case. Punitive damages may also be available in a wrongful...
Under Virginia’s pure contributory negligence rule, being even slightly at fault for causing a car accident can completely bar you from recovering compensation. Unlike comparative fault states, Virginia generally does not reduce damages by each...
In Virginia, being even 1% at fault for your own injury normally bars you from recovering anything. It’s a harsh reality, but the last clear chance doctrine can serve as a legal lifeline. This doctrine...
Distracted driving can cause serious road crashes when a driver’s attention shifts away from safely operating the vehicle. Common distractions include cell phone use, passenger distractions, eating or drinking behind the wheel, and in-vehicle technology....
Vehicle infotainment systems can be dangerous because many common interactions create visual, manual, and cognitive distraction at the same time. These built-in screens and controls can draw a driver’s attention away from the road, hands...
As of July 1, 2024, Virginia law underwent a historic shift by repealing the uninsured motor vehicle fee, effectively requiring all drivers to maintain liability insurance. Despite this mandate, thousands of motorists on Virginia roads...
When one injury leads to another: can you still recover? If a slip and fall worsens an old injury—or if a later accident makes your injury worse—you may still recover damages under Virginia law. Learn...
As of July 1, 2025, a new Virginia law makes it easier for victims of medical malpractice and other vulnerable individuals to hold employers accountable for the wrongful actions of their employees. This law represents a major...
Crashes happen every day in Virginia, but some locations stand out for how often accidents occur. Certain highways and intersections see collisions year after year, and the numbers show clear patterns. Here’s where the risks...
