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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

Geoff McDonald & Associates picks a nonprofit organization every month to partner with and support. For June the Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity was chosen. The main component of Geoff McDonald &...

These collisions have the potential to cause some pretty serious injuries, some may even be long-lasting or permanent. Furthermore, rear-end wrecks usually involve very complicated legal questions. Issues like legal...

  No one wants to be in a car accident, and the damages can be catastrophic. You could be facing severe injuries, a wrecked car, and you might not be able to work for an extended period of time.   If the accident...

In most cases, fault is automatically assigned to a driver who rear-ended someone. After all, being rear-ended is something you have no control over. Most likely, the other driver was following too closely, or they weren’t

Geoff McDonald & Associates is a proud member of Back Off My Bike! Back Off My Bike is a group of motorcycle attorneys and motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to helping bikers get the compensation they need and deserve...