Archive: Car Accidents

Among the types of compensation that may be sought in a car accident personal injury 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

Distracted driving involves any activity that takes a driver’s eyes off the road or mind off the task of driving. Drivers who are distracted behind the wheel cannot react to a changing traffic situation. Distracted driving is incredibly dangerous. Even…

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 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…