Author: Kendall Law Firm

counting money

Among the types of compensation that may be sought in a car accident claim in Virginia is money for salary or wages you’ve lost due to being injured. The calculation of lost wages should take into account your full compensation package including … Continue reading

car accident

One thing we advise all of our clients who are dealing with injuries from car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall accidents, etc., is to see a doctor and follow all doctors’ orders for treatment. In addition to ensuring a proper recovery, … Continue reading

couple riding in convertible

It has long been held among those of us who study car accidents that convertibles pose a greater risk of injuries in a collision than most other types of vehicles. But a new study says you can put the top down and … Continue reading

pedestrian accident

In a car vs. pedestrian accident, the pedestrian almost always loses and suffers the brunt of the injuries. As a Virginia personal injury lawyer, I have helped many injured pedestrians obtain compensation for injuries they have suffered because of negligent drivers. But … Continue reading

lawyer and clients

Many people who suffer injuries in car accidents, commercial truck accidents, slip and fall accidents or other accidents expect to file an insurance claim and be fairly compensated for their losses. But in serious personal injury accidents caused by others’ carelessness, an accident victim … Continue reading

car headlights

A proposed bill before the Virginia General Assembly would require all drivers in Virginia to have their headlights on at all times. Lloyd Kinzer, a Reston, Virginia resident, suggested the idea to Delegate Kenneth “Ken” Plum who introduced the legislation … Continue reading

bus stop sign

The death of a 48-year-old man in a collision with a Fauquier County school bus on January 7 is the worst of multiple school bus accidents in Virginia in recent months. The driver of a GMC cargo van lost control … Continue reading

VA Car Inspection Cost

Gov. Ralph Northam’s recent proposal to eliminate required car inspections in Virginia is generating a lot of opposition. Opponents say scrapping the program would increase the presence of unsafe vehicles on Virginia roads and pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians. Importance of … Continue reading

snowy cars driving in winter weather

The winter holidays are among the most dangerous times to be on the road. Besides the increased risk of car accidents caused by intoxicated drivers around the holidays, inclement winter weather can make the roads of central Virginia themselves treacherous. The Virginia Department … Continue reading

Distracted driving involves any activity that takes a driver’s eyes off the road or mind off the task of driving such as texting, talking on a cell phone, checking an address, eating while driving, and more. Drivers who are distracted … Continue reading