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Who pays for my injuries if the other driver is uninsured?

  • December 30, 2024
  • Blog

Being involved in a car accident is already a stressful experience, but finding out that the at-fault driver is uninsured can add another layer of concern. If you’re dealing with...

What is considered road rage?

  • December 27, 2024
  • Blog

If you drive a car, you’ve probably seen other drivers losing their temper when behind the wheel. And when you become the target of another driver’s road rage, this situation...

Are we ready for self-driving semi-trucks?

  • December 26, 2024
  • Blog
  • P. Wilson Van Winkle

The rise and widespread use of autonomous vehicles is leading to a revolution in the trucking industry. While this technology remains in its infancy, self-driving semi-trucks have the potential to...

What to do after a car accident

  • December 24, 2024
  • Blog

The uncertainty you experience after a car crash can damage every aspect of your life on top of the personal injuries you suffered. That is normal, and hiring an experienced Richmond...

Wrongful death vs survival claims

  • December 23, 2024
  • Blog
  • P. Wilson Van Winkle

by P. Wilson ‘Wil’ Van Winkle and Ashley T. Davis Who can file a case after the death of a loved one? Often, the most difficult and heartbreaking cases we...

Distracted driving and young drivers

  • December 23, 2024
  • Blog
  • Courtney Allen Van Winkle

As the number of young drivers increases, unfortunately, so does the risk of automobile accidents.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the leading causes of teen car crashes...

If I have the right of way, can I be sued for waving another car to go?

  • December 23, 2024
  • Blog
  • J. David Douthit

Drivers who have the right of way will often wave to other cars, indicating that they may proceed before them. While this may seem polite, it could lead you to a courtroom.

The dangers of Interstate 81 in Virginia 

  • December 23, 2024
  • Blog
  • David M. Irvine

Stretching 325 miles from Winchester in the north to Bristol in the south, Interstate 81 is the longest interstate highway in Virginia. It’s also the primary corridor for economic activity moving through...