On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Sep 11, 2019 | Car Accidents
Technology to assist drivers and reduce the risk of accidents because of human error is nothing new. Anti-lock brake systems and electronic stability control are two examples of technology that compensates for human error or makes it safer when road conditions...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jun 18, 2019 | Car Accidents
If you are like most parents, you may be dreading the day your teen takes the wheel for the first time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that drivers in the 16-to-19 age group are more likely to have an auto accident than any other age group....
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Feb 8, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
There is perhaps nothing more frightening for a driver than suddenly facing a potential head-on crash. Another car drifts into your lane as the driver sends a text message or a pickup truck turns the wrong way down a one-way street. You only have a split second to...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Feb 1, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A motor vehicle crash is not always the fault of another party, but when it is, the innocent victims can usually hold the at-fault party financially liable for their damages. These damages will fall into two primary categories: tangible damages and intangible damages....
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jan 17, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Driving the speed limit, avoiding alcohol before driving and following the rules of the road are the best ways to avoid causing or being involved in a vehicle crash. Sometimes, however, these crashes happen due to no fault of our own. If you were hurt in an incident...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jan 8, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
You have tried to be smart with your money. You don’t rack up huge amounts of debt that you can’t afford. However, bankruptcy could still be in your future. After all, financial experts note that many bankruptcy filings actually stem from medical bills....
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jan 4, 2019 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Imagine you were driving your daughter to school one morning when a drunk driver slammed into the side of your vehicle. Fortunately, your daughter wasn’t hurt, but you suffered a broken femur that has required extensive and costly medical treatments. You suspect...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Dec 21, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News
There are numerous suggestions on how to prevent a car crash. Do a quick search on the internet, however, and you’ll likely hear the same advice over and over again. That being said, you will be harder pressed to find these tips — although they could save...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Dec 11, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News
The roads in Virginia have been a bit slick lately, in the early part of winter, and it shows. It’s led to accidents all over the state, and the authorities are now reminding people to drive more carefully until things clear up again. It’s a good mindset...
On behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Nov 23, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News
The vast majority of car accidents could have been avoided — if only the people involved in the accidents had acted appropriately, carefully and in compliance with the rules of the road. The saddest part of any car accident death is that it didn’t have to...
