Considerations When Buying a Car for Your Teen Driver

Author: Chris Cloude, Claims Consultant

Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude

There are many things to consider when searching for a car.  Style, performance and safety are often the three factors given the most attention.  Teen drivers put more emphasis on style and performance than do their parents when searching for their first vehicle. But as a parent, there are some additional important considerations to keep in mind when trying to decide on the… [ read more ]

Did an Accident Exacerbate or Aggravate your Pre-Existing Medical Condition?

Author: Priscilla R. Woody, Richmond Personal Injury Attorney

Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody

Sometimes people injured in an accident think they don’t have a claim if their injuries consist of an aggravation of a medical condition or injury that they already had before the motor vehicle collision occurred.  However, that’s not the law in Virginia or most states.  In Virginia, the law takes a very practical view of this type of injury;… [ read more ]

Distracted Driving Kills

Author: Gayle C. Bragg

Gayle Bragg

Taking your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, or your mind off your primary task of driving safely is considered “distracted driving.”  Statistics show the extent of the problem and the tragic results. In 2009,  5,474 people were killed  in motor vehicle crashes involving driver distraction, and 448,000 were injured.[1] Sixteen percent (16%) of… [ read more ]

Safe Teen Driving – How to Help Your Teenage New Driver

Just because you have a license does NOT mean you are ready to drive!

Paul D. Hux, Petersburg personal injury attorney

Author: Paul D. Hux, Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyer

What parents can do to help new drivers once they get their license?

As a Virgina personal injury attorney that has seen many terrible… [ read more ]

Child Support Liens and Personal Injury Cases in Virginia

Richmond Car Accident Lawyer

Author: Christopher A. Meyer, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer

Many people in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required by court order to financially support children and have been unable to keep up with the court ordered payments.  In such cases, the Commissioner of the State Department of Social Services may cause an order to issue that attaches to property… [ read more ]

Resolving Your Personal Injury Case: Using Arbitration Instead of Trial

Richmond Personal Injury Attorney Priscilla Woody

Author: Priscilla R. Woody, Richmond Injury Lawyer

While a trial (by jury or bench trial by judge only) is our clients’ only legal right to achieve a recovery, some cases are resolved through alternative means other than a trial to resolve a personal injury case.  Arbitration is one type of alternative dispute resolution.  Arbitration is an alternative means… [ read more ]

Should I Call My Insurance Company After an Accident?

Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Injury Attorney

Author: Scott D. Fitzgerald, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer

Yes.  Regardless of fault, it is important to call your insurance company and report any accident that involved injuries or property damage.

A common myth is that you do not need to contact your insurance company if you were not at fault.  This is false, because there are several coverages on your… [ read more ]

Do You Have An Emergency Car Kit?

Author: Courtney Van Winkle, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer

Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle

I will never forget driving down 64 West after a wonderful weekend at Virginia Beach with my family when suddenly my Ford Explorer became impossible to control. With much difficulty and a racing heart I was able to steer my vehicle off the highway. I did not have a cell phone with me as… [ read more ]

Motor Vehicle Safety: Safe Driving Tips for the Winter Season

Author: Christopher B. Cloude

Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude

In the next couple of months we will have overnight freezing temperatures, sleet, freezing rain and maybe even some snow.  To make sure we arrive safely at our destination, we must alter our driving for these conditions.  Below are some driving tips for the winter season.

TEN TIPS FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVING:
1.  STAY HOME:

Don’t drive if you don’t have to –… [ read more ]

Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Cases

Mechanicsville Car Accident Lawyer

Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Taking bankruptcy can have a significant effect on a personal injury case.  In a recent personal injury case[1], the Virginia Supreme Court discussed the disastrous results that can occur when a plaintiff’s taking bankruptcy and the pendency of a personal injury case are not properly coordinated.

In Kocher the plaintiff… [ read more ]