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You already know that wearing a seatbelt is required by law in Virginia for drivers and passengers over 18 years of age when they’re in the front seat of a motor vehicle (according to § 46.2-1094).   But what if you...

Yes, you can use your personal health insurance if you’re injured in a Virginia car accident, but you’ll still likely be responsible for deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums. Deciding who to bill for medical...

Virginia does not have a law against drowsy driving. However, that doesn’t mean drivers can get away with doing it and that they face no penalties if they cause an accident. Several states have instituted laws against...

  Premises liability claims are among the most common and most expensive personal injury claims. Falls are a good example. These incidents are not only the leading cause of emergency room visits in Virginia, they also...

  Frequently, car accident victims and other injury victims are understandably tempted to take this initial settlement offer. Usually, the offer is high enough to pay some immediate expenses.    After a Richmond...

It’s still possible, though not a guarantee, that you obtain damages after a motorcycle accident despite not having worn a helmet. Even though Virginia is one of the few states with a universal helmet law, which means that

In many states, the victim/plaintiff must prove the other driver was mostly responsible for the crash but isn’t required to prove that the other driver was entirely responsible. However, Virginia is a contributory...

Yes, you may seek more compensation from the liable party than their insurance policy permits. That would require suing the person directly for additional damages. These situations are not wholly uncommon.    Virginia...

Ignoring a traffic control device, such as a red light, is a clear violation of Virginia law and puts other drivers at risk of an auto accident and grave losses. Therefore, assuming emergency responders issue a citation for...

  Rather than sit in traffic, motorcycle riders straddle the dotted lines between the lanes on multi-lane roads. This is known as lane-splitting. A legislative measure to legalize lane-splitting, a practice also known as