Archive: Car Accidents

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…

When a car accident happens, it can be a disruptive and traumatic experience. It’s common to be shaken up and need time to regain your composure. If you are not too badly injured, it is important to center yourself quickly…

Social media has become central to many of our lives. The average person spends more than two hours a day on social media. You probably found this article on a social media platform. As a personal injury attorney, I have strong…

Most drivers know that if they are involved in a car accident someone else has caused, then the at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance will pay for their losses. However, Virginia drivers are sometimes involved in car accidents with motorists who…