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Contributory negligence and kids in bike accidents

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Sep 18, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News

Virginia drivers who cause injury to bicyclists usually try to claim that the bicyclist committed contributory negligence. In other words, they try to say that the accident and injuries were the fault (or at least partial fault) of the cyclist in order to reduce the...

Preserving evidence after a car crash

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Sep 11, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News

Virginia Beach residents who suffer injuries in car crashes will want to preserve as much evidence as possible relating to the event. The more evidence victims gather, the better chances they will have of proving that an at-fault driver was liable for financial...

Seeking damages after a DUI car accident

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Sep 4, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News

There is nothing better than a drive down Virginia Beach on a warm summer night under the full moon, but an enjoyable ride like this can be destroyed in a heartbeat by an irresponsible and negligent drunk driver. The truth is that every single night -- and especially...

Drugged driver sends 2 to the hospital in Bassett, Virginia

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Aug 28, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News

An allegedly drunk motorist caused a three-car accident last Friday morning in Bassett, Virginia. According to authorities, three individuals were hurt in the crash. One needed to be airlifted to a hospital in Roanoke. Authorities first received news of the crash at...

10 percent of fatal accidents involve large trucks

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Aug 21, 2015 | Firm News, Truck Accidents

You've probably heard people in Virginia Beach talk about the high fatality rates in car accidents and the overall danger that driving poses—especially when compared to flying. However, did you know how big of a role large trucks play in these accidents? The stats...

Pursuing claims for workers’ compensation benefits in Virgina

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Aug 13, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation is a safety net for Virginia workers who suffer any kind of serious injury while they are performing their job duties. The insurance will pay for medical bills, provide a lost wages supplement and cover other costs relating to an inability to...

Alleged drunk driver causes crash in Virginia Beach

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Aug 7, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News

A Virginia Beach car accident resulted in one person being transported to the hospital. According to authorities, an allegedly drunk driver smashed into another car and then flipped upside down early Tuesday morning. The incident happened shortly before 4 a.m. in an...

Drunk drivers v. stoned drivers? The answers are not clear

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Aug 3, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News

Just how deadly are alcohol and marijuana for Virginia's drivers? While the fatal injuries associated with many car accidents do have concrete consequences, a study reveals that intoxicated driving is not always a "cut and dried" situation. The study, which was...

How do workers’ compensation wage replacement benefits work?

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jul 24, 2015 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation

Workers compensation benefits are a vital part of an injured worker's ability to pay for medical care, get back on his or her feet following an injury and afford their living expenses while unable to work. Eventually, the goal is for the worker to return to work and...

7 victims of horrific Virginia Beach SUV crash to survive

On Behalf of The Dickerson & Smith Law Group | Jul 17, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News

Authorities in Virginia Beach said that all of the seven people injured in a recent three-car accident will survive. The crash, which happened on a recent Tuesday, involved a sport utility vehicle, a minivan and a car. It happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. Three...

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