According to data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, in 2017, the number of motorcycle fatalities in Virginia was the highest in over a decade. There were 72 motorcyclists killed in 2016 in the state of Virginia, and 107 killed in 2017—nearly a 50 percent increase. Virginia Secretary of Transportation, Shannon Valentine said the DMV, VDOT, Public Safety and Community Partners are working hard to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes. … [Read more...]
$11.5 Million Settlement – Tractor-trailer runs over woman riding her bicycle
Excerpt from Virginia Lawyers Weekly. This personal injury case arose out of a motor vehicle collision in June 2015 between a tractor-trailer and a bicyclist. The plaintiff was riding her bicycle on the street. The defendant was driving a tractor-trailer pulling out of a trucking terminal. As the defendant pulled out into the street, the defendant struck the plaintiff, running over her and her bicycle. The incident was captured on a security camera. The defendants stipulated to negligence, … [Read more...]
$6.5 Million Settlement – 4th Largest Settlement in Virginia (2016)
Excerpt from Virginia Lawyers Weekly. February 13, 2017 - Defendant trucker had been on duty for 37 hours before rear-ender Plaintiff was rear-ended by a commercial truck on Interstate 95. Plaintiff had just merged back into the right-hand travel lane after changing a flat tire. The plaintiff was initially treated at Southside Regional Medical Center before being air-lifted to VCU Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Click here to read the full story. … [Read more...]
$500K Settlement – Passenger in medical van not belted properly
Excerpt from Virginia Lawyers Weekly – February 5, 2018 Plaintiff was a passenger in a non-emergency medical transport van. The van’s driver secured the plaintiff with the lap belt only instead of using both lap and shoulder belts as required by his employer. Evidence was unclear regarding how the wheelchair itself was secured. The plaintiff was dislodged from the wheelchair when the driver made a sudden stop to avoid another vehicle. The plaintiff landed on his left ankle and sustained a … [Read more...]
$750K Settlement – Passenger was hurt when car’s mirror was pushed into him
Excerpt from Virginia Lawyers Weekly – January 22, 2018 The plaintiff was injured in an automobile crash when his host vehicle was struck on the passenger side by a large pickup truck. The plaintiff lost consciousness at the scene and sustained a large soft tissue injury to his right shoulder from the side-view mirror’s being pushed into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Counsel obtained the responding officer’s body camera footage that documented the plaintiff’s condition immediately … [Read more...]
How can I find a nursing home for my loved one?
The decision to put a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy one. We like to think that the ones we love will never grow old or lose the ability to care for themselves. But this is a choice that many must face at some point, and the best thing family members can do for their loved ones is ensure that they end up somewhere they are comfortable and their needs are met. While this is a difficult task, family members can find the best nursing home for their loved one by making a checklist … [Read more...]
What can I expect from my brain injury claim?
Several factors determine what someone can expect when filing a brain injury claim. These include the type of brain injury, its severity, the circumstances surrounding the injury, and the strength of the evidence the claimant submits. Some of these factors are beyond a claimant’s control. Others, however, such as the evidence one gathers and how one presents it, often depend on the skill and knowledge of the legal team assisting the claimant. Those considering filing a brain injury claim … [Read more...]
How do commercial truck accidents differ from other auto accidents?
Commercial truck accidents differ from passenger car accidents in a number of ways, including: • Severity of damage • The potential causes of the crash • The evidence gathering process • The number of potentially liable parties • Potential compensation Below, the legal team at Tronfeld West & Durrett details these differences and how they can affect a truck accident claim. Severity of Damage Commercial trucks are much bigger and heavier than typical vehicles; thus, they have … [Read more...]
What Happens When Someone Else Drives My Car and Wrecks It?
If someone drives another person’s car and wrecks it, the owner’s insurance is likely liable for any damages or injuries, regardless of whether he was even in the car at the time of the accident. However, it is important to note that liability depends on a few factors. Did the Driver Have the Owner’s Permission to Drive the Car? The first question any insurance company will ask if someone drives another person’s car and wrecks it is: did this person have permission to drive the vehicle? If so, … [Read more...]
What If I Am Partially At-Fault for My Injury?
The at-fault party is financially responsible when they cause injury to another person. But when both sides point the finger at each other – or even when one party is just a little bit at fault – it complicates the case. Virginia is a contributory negligence state. The contributory negligence law states that if a person is at all at fault for the accident – even one percent at fault – then they cannot collect compensation from the other party. So even if the other party is almost entirely at … [Read more...]
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