When determining whether negligence occurred in a car accident case, Virginia courts will seek to determine whether the allegedly at-fault party exercised the level of care that any "reasonable person" would have exercised given the circumstances. What, then, is a...
Month: January 2016
Motorcycle crash injuries caused by smartphone use
It is very rare that you would see a motorcyclist texting-while-driving, but if you did see one, the motorcyclist would be breaking the law. Similarly, it is illegal in the state of Virginia to text and drive an automobile. Nevertheless, we have all seen someone next...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving strategy for reducing DUIs
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving website offers some advice on how our nation can continue to reduce instances of drunk driving, which have been on the decline for years now. The safety organization begins its advice with a plea to support police officers who risk...
Motorcyclist hurt in Virginia Beach crash
A Virginia Beach motorcycle accident happened on a recent Tuesday afternoon, which sent the motorcyclist to the hospital. As of last reports, police were still unsure how the crash happened and who was to blame. According to authorities, the collision happened at...