Dram shop liability in the Fairfax, Virginia area is thought by most lawyers to be a dead letter. Virginia does not impose a duty on vendors to oversee the sobriety of its patrons. Dram shop liability is based on the … Continue reading
A man in Florida who suffers from brain damage due to a crash caused by a drunk driver was awarded $5 million in his personal injury claim. In 2007 Dwight Grant, a passenger in a stopped vehicle, was hit by … Continue reading
The black box is sometimes called the Electronic Control Module or the Electronic Control Unit. In addition it may be called the Crash Data Recorder or the Event Data Recorder. Not all cars and trucks have a black box. The … Continue reading
If you have a car accident, there are several things that may be worthy of consideration: Get Prompt Medical Treatment Some lawyers refer clients or potential clients to particular providers. The reason for that is that these providers have some … Continue reading
No Duty to Cooperate Va. Code § 38.2-2206.H says that nothing may be required of the insured except the establishment of liability. Nationwide Mutual v. Sours, 205 Va. 602, (1964) After proper service on the UM/UIM carrier, the only thing … Continue reading
The topic of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage in Virginia is complex. The pertinent statute is Virginia Code § 38.2-2206. Car Accident UM Coverage-General Principles It begins in subsection A by saying that the policy must pay “…the insured all sums that … Continue reading
Auto liability insurance coverage protects you in the event that someone else alleges that you were at fault for a crash. By “you”, I mean either you as the insured or anyone who was driving your auto with your consent. … Continue reading
Hit and run cases present tough problems not only in the Fairfax, Virginia area but everywhere. If you are hit by a driver who then leaves the scene of the crash you need to ID that driver. This starts with … Continue reading
Transportation network companies are very popular. Companies such as Uber, Lyft and others are transportation network companies. They are not common carriers per 46.2-2000.There is also a company by the name of Empower that is a transportation network c ompany. … Continue reading
Boat crashes may be controlled by maritime law. This depends on where the event takes place. Also it depends on the facts of the event. Boating Accident Injuries Boat crashes can result in severe injuries. They may involve personal water … Continue reading
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