Richmond Personal Injury Blog

Holding a drunk driver responsible

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC posted in drunk driving accidents on Friday, November 16, 2018.

If you have been involved in an accident that was caused by a drunk driver, it is likely that you are feeling a great deal of anger toward the driver that injured you. Even if you know that they were charged with a DUI as a result of the incident, you may want to ensure that justice takes place so that they never repeat the crime.

It may be possible to pursue a legal claim against the drunk driver who hit you, however, you may also be interested in how they will be held legally responsible for their recklessness. Here are some answers to common questions that victims have:

Motorcycle wreck might lead to significant injuries

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC on Friday, November 16, 2018.

You take a motorcycle joy ride, the wind blowing in your face, and you feel as though life could not get any better. Riding a motorcycle offers a sense of freedom that you cannot get with many other modes of transportation. However, when you use a motorcycle, you are susceptible to hazards that passenger car drivers simply do not face as well.

If the driver of passenger car strikes your motorcycle during your joy ride, your trip can quickly take a dark turn, leading to serious injuries. Fortunately, if the crash resulted from the car driver's careless behavior, you have the right to seek damages for those injuries in a Virginia civil court.

Taking action after an animal bite at work

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC posted in premises liability on Thursday, November 8, 2018.

If you or a loved one were bitten by an animal that belonged to someone else, it is likely that it was a scary and traumatizing situation. Animals can be unpredictable and can act without an obvious cause. However, animal owners have a duty to minimize the risks that their pets present to others.

Animal bites often lead to financial damages because you may need to take time off work, and medical bills will be likely to occur. Therefore, many animal bite victims decide to consider taking legal action in order to recoup these damages.

Two-vehicle crash leads to one dead in Virginia

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC posted in car accidents on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

On the morning of Oct. 29, a collision in Staunton led to the death of a 49-year-old Virginia woman. This collision occurred on the Staunton Loop between the Parkersburg Pike and Middlebrook Road exits a short time before 6:00 a.m.

The crash reportedly occurred when another car, driven by a 32-year-old man from Churchville was heading southbound on the Staunton Loop. His vehicle, a 2011 Nissan Maxima, drifted into the other side of the road and hit a 1995 Nissan Altima. It was reported that the driver of the Altima was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.

Fight back after suffering a dog bite in Virginia

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC on Friday, October 26, 2018.

A dog has just bitten you, and now, you feel like a physical and an emotional wreck. Fortunately, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries.

The state of Virginia does not apply a strict liability law regarding dog bites. For this reason, if you are interested in recovering damages from the owner of the dog that bit you, you typically have to demonstrate that the person who owned the dog knew or should have known that the dog had a predisposition to biting or attacking. In other words, you must prove that the dog had vicious propensities. Here are some factors you can use to demonstrate this.

Minimizing blind spot danger as a truck driver

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC posted in truck accidents on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

Drivers of passenger vehicles know and appreciate the importance of keeping blind spots in mind. Remembering the fact that they cannot see in certain areas around the car can help them to remain cautious before making a turn or passing. Keeping blind spots in mind can also help drivers to be more careful when interacting with other cars. Being aware when another car cannot see you is very important for your safety.

While blind spots in passenger vehicles can be significant, truck blind spots are even more so. This is because the blind spots tend to be much greater and more underestimated.

Making a legal claim after theme park injuries

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC posted in premises liability on Friday, October 19, 2018.

Theme parks must maintain high levels of safety under the law. Thousands of people pass through the gates of theme parks every day, so there must be a high standard of care taken by employees to keep all the grounds safe, as well as the rides themselves.

If you or your child became injured while spending the day at a theme park in the state of Virginia, you should consider the nature of the incident. It's a good idea to reflect and ask yourself whether you believe that it occurred due to some fault of the theme park and its staff.

How can I prove that alcohol consumption caused an accident?

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC posted in drunk driving accidents on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

If you were involved in a car accident in the state of Virginia and one of the drivers was found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time, it is likely that you assumed they would be automatically to be blame for causing the accident. However, this may not be the case. This is because there can be many elements to the occurrence of a collision, and multiple parties may be to blame. Alternatively, external factors such as weather may have been completely to blame for the incident.

However, if you had a collision with a drunk driver and you are being partially blamed, it is likely to make you feel angry and frustrated since you were the responsible party. If you want to challenge the conclusions of your insurance company, you should take the time to learn about how the law works in the state of Virginia.

How is reckless driving defined in Virginia?

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC posted in car accidents on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

It is not uncommon for a person to be involved in a crash and to be accused afterward of driving recklessly. However, many people consider the act of reckless driving to be a strange term that is difficult to define. It is indeed subjective to an extent, and this is why it might be confusing to many.

If you were involved in a car accident in the state of Virginia and you suspect that the other driver was being reckless, it is important that you take the time to understand exactly what it means. In this way, you can feel empowered to make an accusation if you think it is justified.

A police report may help in proving fault after a Virginia crash

On behalf of Blank & Marcus, LLC on Thursday, October 4, 2018.

An automobile accident is one of the most unforgettable experiences you will have. This is particularly true if you have been in a car crash that caused you to suffer serious injuries.

In some cases, these types of accidents stem from the negligence of another motorist behind the wheel. In these situations, you have the right to seek to hold the other party accountable through the civil court system here in Virginia. The police report generated on your accident is one tool that may increase your chances of achieving this.