Author: Kendall Law Firm

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If you are in a car accident while driving your own car, you probably already know what to do. You call the police, exchange information with the other vehicle driver and notify your insurance company. Of course, you should also seek medical … Continue reading

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Have you ever sat behind the wheel of your car while you were feeling a bit too tired to drive? According to a recent report from AutoBlog.com, millions of Americans engage in this risky behavior every day. A drowsy driving study conducted by … Continue reading

distracted driving using cell phone

Lawmakers recently introduced bills for the Virginia General Assembly’s “short session” that focus on preventing car accidents, injuries and deaths on our state’s roads. Our law firm protects the rights of accident victims and their families throughout Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. … Continue reading

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If you have recently lost someone you love in a preventable accident, it is important to learn more about filing a wrongful death case in Virginia. At Kendall Law Firm, we know that the immediate weeks and months following the accidental death … Continue reading

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As fall begins and Halloween nears, we are reminded of the crisp days and nights that draw people outdoors. Unfortunately, these days can also see an increase in accidents which injure and kill pedestrians walking Virginia streets and highways. Here, … Continue reading

Like many parents, you may worry about the safety of your teen driver whenever he or she hits the road. As a new study reveals, parents in some states may have more reason to be concerned about the risk of … Continue reading

A recently released study confirms what we have believed for a long time at the Kendall Law Firm based on our experience of helping car accident victims in Winchester, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Woodstock, Staunton and throughout Virginia: Higher speed limits raise the risk of deadly crashes. Unfortunately, states keep … Continue reading

distracted by emotions while driving

When you get into a car, you tend to take your emotions with you. You may be upset or stressed about something that happened at work. You may be angry about a driver who cut you off or is driving … Continue reading

distracted driving with cell phone

Statistics show that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes throughout the Commonwealth – especially cell phone use while driving. Drive Smart Virginia notes that 80 percent of traffic crashes in Virginia – that is 8 out of … Continue reading

distracted driving with cell phone

Thousands of people die every year in car accidents in Virginia and across the country that are caused by distracted driving. While most people assume that other acts of negligence are the main killers on American roadways – like driving while intoxicated … Continue reading