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804.250.5050By Nikita Wolf, Trial Attorney with the Pendleton Law Team As winter approaches and the snow begins to arrive to the area, some clients want to know: does the fact that there was snow or ice on the road excuse someone from hitting me? The answer? NO! Though each case has its own unique set…
A question that I am commonly asked by my clients is: Why should I use my own health insurance if I’m in a car accident that isn’t my fault?! Shouldn’t the defendant have to pay for that?! The short answer is…. yes, the defendant should have to pay for the cost of your medical treatment but…
Fault, or liability, for a car accident, comes down to negligence. The driver who is guilty of the act of negligence or carelessness that caused your crash will be financially responsible for damages. When bad weather causes a car accident, you might not know how to file. After all, you cannot file a lawsuit against…
Insurance companies are charged with determining fault in any accident where a claim is submitted. Because the insurance company is contractually obligated to cover claims based upon who is at fault in a legal sense, those companies follow the basic formula that a court would follow in determining who is at fault, and whether the…
In every state, a driver involved in a car accident has a legal obligation to stop and stay at the scene until he or she has fulfilled a few driver responsibilities. These responsibilities generally include exchanging information with the other driver involved, recording information about the car accident and documenting the crash for insurance companies….
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Although driver-to-driver insurance claims are common in car accident cases, vehicle drivers are not the only ones collisions can injure. Car accidents often involve injured third parties as well, such as pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicle passengers. If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident in Richmond, Virginia, you have the right to…
Many people share the common misconception that fault automatically goes to the second driver in a rear-end collision. After all, it is the following driver’s responsibility to keep a safe distance and pay attention to the road to brake on time. Yet this generalization does not apply to all rear-end accidents in Virginia. Some involve…
In most cases, before you receive financial compensation for your car accident damages in Virginia, you will need to prove the other party’s fault and liability. You or your car accident attorney will use evidence, eyewitnesses and expert witnesses to prove the defendant’s negligence. In return, the defendant will have the chance to defend him…
Getting into a car accident can be physically and emotionally traumatizing. In the aftermath of a car accident, adrenaline and stress can make it difficult to think clearly. You may make mistakes that ultimately hurt your chances of securing compensation, such as failing to take photos of your property damage. Having a checklist of what…
Fatal Accidents in Virginia (2015) In Virginia, increased law enforcement presence and heightened penalties for negligent driving have contributed to the decrease in car accidents that plague our roadways. However, a large number of crashes continue to occur each year due to ongoing technological distractions presented by smartphones, infotainment systems, and the like. Accidents can…
If you’re involved in a car accident, the actions you take in the moments immediately following the accident are crucial. You need to protect your health, fulfill your legal obligations, and protect your chances of compensation. None of these steps are hard. But it’s better to know them now instead of trying to remember them…
