Category: Personal Injury

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, […]

Summer is here. It is the perfect time to ride your bicycle around town, at the beach or on the trail. Fortunately, Virginia is a fairly safe place to ride. In its 2015 rankings, The League of American Bicyclists rated Virginia as the No. 13 most “bicyclist friendly” state in the country, taking into account […]

Most people never think that they will be involved in a lawsuit. But if you suffer an accident that results in serious injuries, and if you believe that the accident was caused by another person’s irresponsible actions, filing a Richmond personal injury lawsuit may be the only way to recover compensation for your damages. If […]

If you have suffered a serious personal injury in Virginia at the hands of another, you will have a lot to figure out. Who will care for or transport your children while you are unable to do so? How you will continue paying your bills without an income? How will you file a claim with […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bicycle riding is a growing trend. It is becoming more popular both for transportation and for recreation. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents occur all too frequently. When they happen, the injuries can be serious. Even those who are wearing a bicycle helmet may be severely hurt. If you have been hurt due to the negligence of another […]