Category Archives: Auto Accident
Reckless Driving Charge in Fatal Crash on U.S. 15
A woman from Madison County was killed while a passenger in a single car accident in Culpepper County, Virginia. The driver of the vehicle lost control while driving south on U.S. Highway 15, running off the left side of the road into a row of cedar trees. The 21-year-old driver was treated for injuries,… Read More »
School Principal from North Carolina Facing Felony Charges in Virginia Accident
A North Carolina school principal faces felony charges in the aftermath of an accident involving a minor. In addition to reckless driving, he is charged with fleeing the scene of an accident. Rickey Eley has resigned from his job as principal of Bertie High School in Windsor, NC, according to reports. His attorney claims… Read More »
Legal Lessons from Fatal Police Chase Crash: Part 2
Part one of this post introduced the case of Rakim Kilpatrick, a 25-year-old Richmond man who caused a fatal collision by running a red light during a police chase. That post discussed the offenses that most directly relate to what may generally be considered “traffic offenses.” We explained how a chain of mistakes ultimately… Read More »
Legal Lessons from Fatal Police Chase Crash: Part 1
Man Charged in Fatal Police Chase Crash to Undergo Mental Evaluation A Virginia man facing a variety of charges (including murder) for a police chase that ended in a fatal crash has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation before he stands trial. Rakim Kilpatrick of Richmond, who has a history of mental issues… Read More »
Texting While Driving in Virginia
In today’s world many of us are constantly connected to our cell phones, replying to emails, texting people, and using a variety of applications. Even while driving we may use our phone for GPS, for playing music, or for other purposes. It is important to be aware of your phone use, especially on the… Read More »
Virginia One of the Strictest States for Reckless Driving
Virginia is by no means easy on those that violate traffic laws. Virginia police officers enforce these traffic rules often. However, it may surprise some to find how strict Virginia’s reckless driving law is compared to the rest of the nation. A recent study shows just how strict our law regarding reckless driving truly… Read More »
Reckless Driving is a Serious Charge in Virginia
Virginia has a well-earned reputation for taking reckless driving seriously. In fact, one of the most common class 1 misdemeanor charges in the Northern…
How are Traumatic Brain Injuries Proven in a Lawsuit?
Among the most devastating injuries resulting from car accidents are traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which can severely affect a person for the rest of his or her life. These types of injuries can occur despite the use of seat belts and air bags. After sustaining an injury, victims often require extensive medical and therapeutic… Read More »
Injured Despite Using a Seat Belt? Contact an Attorney.
Emergency room health care providers in Virginia are familiar with the immediate aftermath of accidents. So, too, are lawyers – ask a Leesburg accident attorney about what happens when vehicles collide. Doctors and lawyers know that head, brain and spinal injuries are both common and devastating. Both also know the consequences of these injuries… Read More »