Wrongful death cases often are settled out of court, particularly if the defendant realizes that a jury will be very sympathetic to a plaintiff. If your case is headed for settlement, you may be presented with an offer of a structured settlement. With structured...
Month: September 2016
Elderly woman dies, 2 injured, in wreck with big rig
A 79-year-old woman died, while another, 74, and a man, 80, were injured on Sunday, Sept. 18, when a tractor-trailer attempted to merge into the lane occupied by their car. The Virginia State Police continue their investigation of the Pulaski County collision that...
Large commercial trucks pose unique hazards on the road
When passenger vehicles and large commercial semi-truck s collide on Virginia's interstates and highways, the smaller, lighter vehicles are no match for the sheer weight and size of the big rig behemoths. The results can be both gruesome and tragic for occupants of...
Do distractions affect older drivers more?
There's no doubt that distracted driving is a real problem in all segments of the population, but are there some demographic groups that have more problems than others. Driving involves multitasking. Drivers have to process information that they see on the road and...
Truckers offer safety tips for Labor Day driving
While Hurricane Hermine might make the start of Labor Day weekend kind of soggy for some travelers through the state, the Virginia Trucking Association wants to make sure that motorists avoid accidents this holiday. Below are some safety tips for drivers to employ: --...