The Lying Defendant
It is unfortunate, but sometimes defendants lie about causing the accident. This can be very frustrating to the accident victim, who is expecting an apology and not perjury. I tell my clients not to worry about it. While it is true that a lying defendant can convince the insurance adjustor to delay paying a strong
Read MoreVirginia Car Accident FAQ: When Should I Seek Medical Treatment? | Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident in Richmond, it’s important to seek medical treatment immediately after an accident. The longer you wait to see a doctor, the less likely you will receive fair compensation for your accident. If you don’t get medical treatment, the insurance company will think that you were not seriously
Read MoreRichmond Police Looking For Hit-and-Run Driver
From WTVR.com: A 44-year-old man was hit by a car while crossing Hull and 12th Street and now Richmond police are on the lookout for the driver. According to witnesses, the driver did stop and walk back to see if the man was ok. However, the driver left the scene before police could arrive at
Read MoreCan You Blame a GPS for a Fatal Car Accident? | Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
Do you always do what your GPS says? If it told you to make a left turn, but there were stop signs and clearly visible“Wrong Way” signs posted, would you still make that left? For a driver from Richmond, this miscommunication from her GPS system caused a fatal accident that left a 23-year-old Chase City
Read MoreFAQ: Should I Contact My Car Insurance Company After an Accident? | Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, some car insurance companies ask that you do report the accident to them regardless if you are at fault or not. Check your policy to see if you are required to contact your car insurance company because if you do not let them know about the accident,
Read MoreDon’t Be a Victim of a Road Rage Accident | Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer
From WTVR.com, Richmond VA: An update regarding the story of the road rage crash suspect. Christopher Sessoms and Charity Dees were scheduled to appear in court for a deadly crash that left Christopher Lee Fisher dead. The crash, which happened last September, was allegedly due to road rage and caused Fisher’s car to crash into
Read MoreAm I Getting a Fair Amount For My Richmond VA Car Accident Injury Case?
Maybe you’ve been involved in a car accident in Virginia and decided to file a claim on your own without the help of a car accident attorney. Now you’ve received an offer from the insurance company, but you’re unsure of the amount. Yes, it may seem like a great offer, but oftentimes that initial offer
Read MoreWhat is Premises Liability? | Richmond Slip and Fall Lawyer
Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. Slip and fall accidents are one of causes of personal injury claims. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injury every year. “Premises liability” is a term that describes the responsibility that a property
Read MorePractice Safe Driving During Bad Storms | Richmond Virginia Accident Lawyer
Hurricane Irene left its mark in many parts of the East Coast, including Virginia. We here at O’Bryan Law hope that you and your family were well and safe during the storm. There have been a few deaths because of the hurricane, most of them occurred due to fallen trees. As you can imagine, Virginia
Read MoreVirginia Reduces Alcohol and Drug-Related Traffic Crashes | Richmond Accident Lawyer
According to an article published at the WashingtonExaminer.com, Virginia tops the region in slashing the number of crashes caused by drunk drivers. Officials say that the decrease can be attributed to a combination of aggressive enforcement and educating the public. In 2006 Virginia had 11,736 alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes, but has steadily declined since
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