Category: Personal Injury

Virginia residents who seek insurance settlements for injuries after accidents sometimes come up against a stunner of a rule known as contributory negligence. It can stop a deserving accident victim in their tracks and leave them without a dime of compensation. Under Virginia’s contributory negligence rule, if a person injured in an accident contributed to […]

Many people think of personal injury cases in terms of lawsuits. In fact, many personal injury claims never get to court. They are resolved through negotiated insurance settlements. Our Richmond personal injury lawyers file lawsuits asking the court to compel an insurance company to pay a claim only when an insurance company refuses to agree […]

Accidents happen all of the time in Virginia and leave victims with serious injuries that are costly to treat. To help cover these costs, injured individuals can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. Through these claims, victims can seek compensation for the damages, or losses, which they sustained as a result of the accident. […]

What is the Dog Bite Statistics in Virginia? More than 36% of U.S. households own at least one dog. They provide many benefits to the owner. Help to reduce stress. Allow opportunities to get exercise. Serve as great companions for children. For many people, dogs are more than pets. They are like family members. Still, […]

Most injuries are caused by private citizens and employees of companies. However, sometimes, government employees make mistakes that can cause serious harm to the public. For instance, the driver of a county-owned garbage truck may run a red light. Whatever the scenario, when a government entity causes your injuries, you should understand special considerations about […]

Not all personal injury cases go to trial. Many plaintiffs reach a result by going through a form of alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration or mediation. For this reason, you should understand how those processes work as well as their potential pros and cons. Here, we provide an overview of arbitration and mediation and […]

A successful personal injury claim can help you to recover from an accident by providing financial compensation for your injuries. The majority of cases end in a settlement. However, an experienced lawyer will always prepare each case as if it is going all the way to trial. Like many people, you may worry about how […]

Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents frequently occur in Richmond and throughout Virginia. The Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO) reports that 1,718 pedestrians suffered injuries in collisions with motor vehicles in Virginia in 2015 alone, while 78 pedestrians died from their injuries. At Marks & Harrison, our Richmond pedestrian accident lawyers have the skills and experience you need […]

Do you plan to pack your family into the car and go on a road trip this summer? You are not alone. More than one-third of Americans take trips during the summer to a vacation spot 50 miles away or more from home, according to a 2016 AAA survey. As you plan your summer getaway, […]

A slip and fall is a dangerous event. You can suffer serious head trauma, neck and back injuries, hip injuries and even death in a slip and fall. You may face mounting medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages. If you believe that a property owner’s negligence caused the slip and fall, […]