Richmond, Virginia jury awards $23 million dollar verdict in a case resulting from a 2007 tractor trailer accident.
Richmond Personal Injury Attorneys: P. Christopher Guedri & Douglas A. Barry
RICHMOND — Reposted from http://www.wtvr.com/news/wtvr-richmond-man-awarded-23-million-dollars-in-lawsuit-20110303,0,72195.story
A Richmond man involved in a serious accident four years ago… [ read more ]
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
Richmond jury returns $23M verdict
By Alan Cooper
Republished from Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog
Source: http://valawyersweekly.com/blog/2011/03/01/richmond-jury-returns-23m-verdict/
Published: March 1, 2011
A Richmond Circuit Court jury returned a $23 million verdict yesterday for a tractor-trailer driver who was horribly injured in a crash on Interstate 295 in April 2007.
Ricky L. Jones remained in an
An Update on Virginia Rest Stops
Shortly before taking office, Governor Bob McDonnell announced he will reopen the interstate highway rest stops closed last summer because of Virginia’s budget shortfall. 1 As of April 15, 2010, all 19 have now been re-opened. 2 Although all tired motor vehicle drivers will benefit from this development, long distance tractor trailer operators should benefit the most.
At The Allen Law Firm, our [ read more ]
If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident involving a tractor trailer and the accident wasn’t your fault, you should consult a trucking accident attorney immediately. The same is true if you have a relative who was killed in an accident with a large truck.
You need someone on your side from the very beginning to protect your rights, to investigate and preserve critical evidence, to help you navigate the medical world as you… [ read more ]
Prompt Investigation is Crucial
Prompt investigation is important in every kind of accident, but is especially critical in obtaining a satisfactory settlement or an excellent jury verdict in a tractor trailer accident case. Under Virginia law, the injured party, called the plaintiff, has the burden of proving how and why his accident happened. If the injured party cannot do this, he cannot win his case. The person who caused the… [ read more ]
If You Have Been Seriously Injured In A Tractor Trailer Accident, You May Need An Attorney.
Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen
Author: Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen
The odds are against you when you’re involved in a collision with a semi tractor trailer. First, if you’re occupying a car, riding a bike or walking, you’re likely to be seriously injured or killed. Second, if the collision was caused by a truck driver or truck owner’s negligence, you… [ read more ]
Car and truck accidents create confusing and chaotic scenes. Knowing what do to at an accident scene can help protect your rights after the accident. Here are some general guidelines to follow at an accident scene.
Do I have to stop?
Yes. The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident (including car accidents, truck or tractor trailer accidents, or motor cycle accidents) must stop immediately if (1) a person is injured or killed or (2) if an attended vehicle or other attended property is damaged.
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