Insurance companies may dispute liability even when another driver strikes your vehicle from behind. Virginia's strict contributory negligence rule makes understanding driver responsibilities and preserving evidence especially important when pursuing compensation for injuries.
Hampton Roads, Virginia (encompassing the areas of Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth, VA) continues to face challenges in traffic safety.
A flat tire, minor accident, or routine traffic stop can turn deadly when another vehicle veers onto the shoulder. These crashes raise complicated questions about liability, Virginia's contributory negligence rule, and the legal options available to injured motorists.
When a teen driver causes an accident, their parents may face liability, whether the crash involved the family vehicle or a car the parents gifted to their child.
Autonomous trucking is expanding across North Texas, bringing potential benefits and new safety concerns. As companies prepare to put more driverless tractor-trailers on highways, questions remain about their safety, government oversight, and who could be responsible when an accident occurs.
A pickup driver couldn't stop for traffic and struck the rear of a tractor-trailer on I-75. The deadly collision draws attention to the risks passenger vehicles face around large commercial trucks and the importance of highway safety.
San Francisco's severe traffic crashes are rising despite more than a decade of Vision Zero efforts. The latest figures highlight the dangers facing pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users, and the lasting consequences of serious and fatal crashes.
As e-bike injuries rise, questions about insurance and accountability are growing too. San Francisco attorney and e-bike rider Claude Wyle explains what injured people should know.
In Virginia, as in most U.S. states, drivers are generally allowed to make a right turn at a circular red light after coming to a complete stop—unless a sign prohibits it, such as a “No Turn on Red” sign.
After a car accident, the at-fault driver’s insurance adjuster may contact you quickly. What you say during that conversation could affect your injury claim and the compensation you receive.
A police crash report can provide important details about how a Virginia Beach car accident occurred and who may be responsible. Knowing where to request a copy and how to check it for errors can help protect your injury claim.
Federal investigations are raising new questions about how commercial drivers are trained, who oversees training providers, and what those safeguards mean for people sharing the road with large trucks.
