Year: 2016

Motorcycle crashes in Virginia occur on a regular basis. In one recent year, 2,005 motorcycle accidents occurred in the state, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reports. Like those in accidents that involve cars or trucks, motorcyclists injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence have the right to seek damages for their injuries. The […]

When you are driving on the highway in Virginia, surrounded by massive tractor-trailers, it is easy to feel intimidated. After all, tractor-trailers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Because of their size, these large commercial trucks require substantially more distance than a standard passenger car in order to come to a complete stop. If you […]

The brain is one of the most unique – and most vulnerable – organs in the body. While the brain is protected by the skull, which helps to prevent injuries in the event that the head is slightly impacted, the skull, too, has vulnerabilities. As a result, if the head is impacted with the right […]

Many former cigarette smokers in Richmond and throughout Virginia have turned to using vape pens as an alternative to smoking. However, the users of these electronic cigarettes may suffer severe personal injuries if a defect causes a device they are puffing on to explode. In fact, according to a recent article in Wired Magazine, “some […]

A jury in a Missouri state court recently returned a $72 million verdict in favor of the family of a woman who claimed that she suffered ovarian cancer due to her decades-long use of Johnson & Johnson talc-based products for feminine hygiene. In a verdict reached on February 22, 2016, following a three-week trial, the […]

When you have been involved in a car crash, the injuries you sustain can have a major impact on nearly every aspect of your life. At Marks & Harrison, our experienced car crash attorneys understand the serious injuries that result from these accidents as well as the financial repercussions you may be facing. The amount […]

If you have yet to be walking along when you see a person – typically a teenager – riding on an odd contraption that is unlike anything that you have ever seen before, do not be surprised if you feel as though you are reliving a scene from the Back to the Future movie. The […]

If you see a car alongside you without a driver, don’t be alarmed. It is likely a new driverless car, called an autonomous vehicle, or AV. AVs are automated cars that are likely going to be part of our future road travel. AVs are already being tested in some parts of the country. As car […]

The idea that winter’s snow and ice increases the potential for slip-and fall accidents may not be news to you, but we frequently hear from people who are surprised to learn about their responsibility for winter slip-and-fall hazards. Businesses, public organizations and private homeowners all have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their […]

If you have been injured in a workplace accident in Virginia, you likely have questions about whether or not your injury is covered under workers’ compensation insurance. A Virginia work injury attorney can work with you to help you determine whether or not your injuries are covered, and if so, what benefits you may be […]