Library: Accidents

Each year, more than 125,000 crashes occur on Virginia roads. According to the Virginia Highway Safety Office, more than 65,000 people were hurt and more than 800 people were killed annually in 2017, 2018, and 2019. These statistics are more than abstract numbers. You may be one of the people hurt or mourning the untimely death of a loved one, and you deserve to know why the accident happened, the extent of car crash injuries,...

The commercial trucking and local delivery industries are alive and well across the United States, including in Northern Virginia. Tractor-trailers and box trucks crowd our interstates and urban roads, creating hazards for drivers of much smaller cars, pick-up trucks, and motorcycles. If you or a loved one was an unfortunate victim of a careless truck driver, you could be entitled to a large settlement from the driver’s insurance company, as well as from the driver’s...

There are many reasons people—men and women alike—choose to ride motorcycles. Some riders love the open-air feel a motorcycle gives them, while others appreciate the economy of excellent gas mileage and easy parking. Whatever your reasons are for riding, you deserve the same respect on the road as people in cars and trucks. However, riders often don’t get that respect and, because of that, they are always at risk of a devastating crash and catastrophic...

Getting into a car accident is always a scary experience, but it can also quickly become frustrating when you aren’t sure if your car repair and medical bills will be covered. This is a real struggle in Virginia, where at-fault drivers are not necessarily required to disclose how much insurance coverage they have. Keep the following tips in mind to avoid as many complications as possible. Know Required Amounts In Virginia, a car is considered...

Whether it’s our daily office commute or cruising around a new town on vacation, we spend a lot of time in our cars. While we should always take basic safety precautions like wearing a seatbelt and driving defensively, accidents do happen—and often. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginia has an average of over 100,000 crashes per year. Do you know what to do if you are involved in such an accident? Follow these...

Motorcycle accident claims differ from car accident claims in a number of ways. Lawyers who represent injured bikers must be prepared to push back against the unfair bias insurance adjusters, and even judges and juries often have against motorcycle riders. Also, the injuries bikers suffer tend to be much more severe than car accident injuries. For these reasons, it’s important that you work with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney to be sure you are getting...

The death of a family member can be devastating, especially when it is due to an accident or other unexpected incident. While nothing can bring back your loved one, there are steps you can take to ensure those who are left behind are taken care of. With the assistance of a qualified Virginia attorney, you can potentially bring suit against the individual or business responsible for the death. However, there are time limitations on taking...

Motorcycle riders in Fairfax face many challenges as they navigate the traffic and distracted drivers on Northern Virginia roads. When another driver’s carelessness or outright negligence leads to a crash that leaves you seriously injured, you need aggressive legal representation as soon as possible. The motorcycle accident attorneys at MacDowell Law Group have you covered. We are experienced in motorcycle accident claims, and we will fight to get you the full value of your damages...

Rear-end car accidents are quite common. Many of us have experienced being rear-ended, and some of us have unfortunately even rear-ended someone else. While many of these incidents are simple “fender benders,” where everyone walks away unscathed, there are times when a rear-end accident is more serious. If a driver has hit your car, it is important that you know how to react and what to do to get any compensation that is deserved. Common...

Once you have found a lawyer who will assist you in your truck accident injury claim, you will have a consultation scheduled to discuss your case. Meeting with an attorney can be intimidating if you have no experience with the law, so here are a few tips to help you know what to expect. 1. The Attorney Will Explain Your Legal Rights The attorney will first interpret the law for you as well as any...