Monthly Archives: September 2024
How Product Defects Can Lead to Wrongful Death Claims
Richmond residents and visitors to the area can sustain severe and life-threatening injuries in a range of circumstances, from motor vehicle collisions and pedestrian accidents to dog bites and use of defective products. In any situation where nonfatal injuries are possible, there is also a possibility of fatal injuries. While personal injury law allows… Read More »
Most Common Types of Car Crashes
Car crashes in Virginia can take many different forms. Sometimes collisions occur at low speeds on two-way streets in downtown Richmond, while others happen at high speeds on highways such as I-64. In some cases, auto accidents result in only minor property damage, while in other circumstances, vehicle occupants or pedestrians can be seriously… Read More »
Areas of Concern in Large Truck Accidents
Large truck accidents, including those that involve tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers, have long been known as particularly serious crashes in which pedestrians and occupants of smaller passenger vehicles are often severely injured or killed. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than 80 percent of people seriously injured or killed in… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents Involving Electric Cars
Pedestrians in Richmond should be able to feel safe whether they are walking for exercise or leisure, walking on a sidewalk downtown, or crossing a street. However, pedestrians sustain serious and deadly injuries much more often than many people expect. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), data as of April 2024… Read More »