Author: Kendall Law Firm

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 →

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 →

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 →

In a typical year, more than 5,000 people die in workplace accidents or injuries suffered in job site accidents, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. There were 192 fatal occupational injuries in the Richmond, Virginia, area from 2008 … Continue reading →

A new trucking industry study indicates that any motor carrier that makes the effort to improve the safety of their operations can do so. The study of nine trucking companies, including some once classified as “high risk” by the Federal Motor Carrier … Continue reading →

Students at Virginia Tech have had 300 e-scooters available to them on campus since September 1 as part of a study to help educate riders and communities about scooter use and safety. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is conducting an 18-month … Continue reading →

A study from the University of Virginia says women wearing seatbelts are much more likely than men to be seriously injured or killed in front-end car accidents. The reason, researchers believe, is because car safety research does not include women. The … Continue reading →

The Kendall Law Firm discusses the appropriate steps to take after a car accident to be well prepared if you need to file an injury claim. It can be very hard to focus and think clearly in the hours and days after … Continue reading →

The long, warm days of summer lead more people to outdoor activities and, unfortunately, more personal injuries. People enjoy the great outdoors in summer for such activities as swimming, traveling, barbecuing and attending outdoor events that crowd the calendar of summer … Continue reading →