Pedestrian deaths in motor vehicle accidents, according to a recent study by the Governors Highway Safety Association, rose in the first six months of 2015 by 10 percent nationally. Virginia saw an increase of 9 percent. There were 35 pedestrian deaths in 2014. In...
Month: March 2016
Common injuries suffered in car accidents
Did you know that in 2013, there were 30,000 fatal car accidents? In another 1.6 million accident, someone was injured. The damage and destruction of car accident can be horrifying. Car accidents often cause similar injuries to victims; however, the cost of car...
Proving liability in drunk driving accidents
If you or a loved one are injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, how do you prove the driver was intoxicated? How do you prove that driver is liable for your medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress or other losses? In order to prove liability in...
Who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit?
When a family member is killed due to the actions of another person, a wrongful death lawsuit might be a possible legal action. There is a limit, though, as to who can bring a wrongful death action against the person who caused someone's death. A wrongful death...