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Common Types of Brain Injuries in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Whether you are involved in a motor vehicle collision in Richmond while riding in a car or truck, or you are struck by a motor vehicle while on foot or on a bicycle, serious injuries can occur. Some of the most severe injuries that happen in traffic collisions are brain injuries. Even a relatively… Read More »
Can Race and Socioeconomic Status Affect Pedestrian Injury Risk?
Walking in any urban area can be dangerous, and thousands of pedestrians are killed in collisions every year while even more suffer nonfatal injuries. For quite some time, studies have underscored that older adults are at greater risk of injuries in a pedestrian accident than walkers of other ages. At the same time, according… Read More »
Autumn Driving Hazards: What to Consider
In autumn, drivers often assume that they do not yet have to contend with the risks or hazards associated with winter driving, and they often believe that the dangers of summer driving due to extensive road traffic have begun to cease. However, autumn brings with it a different set of road hazards that motorists… Read More »
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 »
Wrongful Deaths in Virginia Work Accidents
Workplace injuries in the Richmond area can result in severe injuries, and in the worst accidents, injuries can be deadly. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related fatalities have risen recently. Data released at the end of 2023 revealed that, between 2021 and 2022, fatal work injuries rose by nearly 6 percent,… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident in Richmond
More than 188,000 motorcycles are registered in Virginia, and many motorcyclists routinely ride in areas around Richmond. Whether you are riding a motorcycle at a high speed on an interstate like I-64 or I-95, or on a downtown street in Richmond, it is important to know that collisions happen and can result in severe… Read More »
New Study Cites Dangers of Hybrid and Electric Cars for Pedestrians
Are some motor vehicles more likely than others to be involved in collisions with pedestrians? While past studies have revealed that certain types of vehicles — SUVs in particular — are more likely to cause serious or fatal injuries in collisions with pedestrians, a new study addresses the kinds of vehicles where crashes themselves… Read More »