A recently released study confirms what we have believed for a long time at the Kendall Law Firm based on our experience of helping car accident victims in Winchester, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Woodstock, Staunton and throughout Virginia: Higher speed limits raise the risk of deadly crashes. Unfortunately, states keep … Continue reading
When you get into a car, you tend to take your emotions with you. You may be upset or stressed about something that happened at work. You may be angry about a driver who cut you off or is driving … Continue reading
Statistics show that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes throughout the Commonwealth – especially cell phone use while driving. Drive Smart Virginia notes that 80 percent of traffic crashes in Virginia – that is 8 out of … Continue reading
Thousands of people die every year in car accidents in Virginia and across the country that are caused by distracted driving. While most people assume that other acts of negligence are the main killers on American roadways – like driving while intoxicated … Continue reading
Traveling anywhere for the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States is always a challenge. Higher volume on local roadways and highways poses a threat for an increased number of accidents and accident injuries across Virginia areas. Virginia accident deaths occurring … Continue reading
According to the latest statistics from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, more than 6 percent of the car accidents that occur every year in our state are alcohol-related. People involved in a crash caused by a drunk driver may face painful injuries, costly … Continue reading
We see some good news in Virginia’s latest crash statistics. The numbers from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles lag by a year, so they cover 2013. However, they reveal significant reductions in the number of fatalities from motor vehicle accidents … Continue reading