by Miller, Earle & Shanks, PLLC | Aug 6, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
While numerous auto manufacturers are moving toward fully autonomous vehicles in the future, they must reach that goal by clearing several technological advances. These high-tech safety features can include things like blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning...
by Miller, Earle & Shanks, PLLC | Jun 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A legal action filed over the wrongful death of a loved one involved in a vehicle accident may provide some relief and help a family move forward. As noted on Virginia’s Legislative Information System website, the state’s laws require showing how another party’s...
by Miller, Earle & Shanks, PLLC | Apr 17, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Drivers in Virginia know well that some driving behaviors are riskier than others. Drunk driving often comes to mind when most people think of these behaviors. Texting while driving is often a close second. But what about drowsy driving? Many studies show that drowsy...
by Miller, Earle & Shanks, PLLC | Feb 19, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you receive serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident that are beyond the capabilities of a smaller hospital to treat, you may require transportation to a larger facility via Nightingale helicopter. According to 3WTKR, the trip via ambulance could take 40...
by bkabritsor | Jan 6, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Virginia law enforcement may pull over a driver in Virginia who is visibly texting while driving, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Legislators passed this law to emphasize the seriousness of distracted driving, in hopes that the threat of a $125...
by bkabritsor | Jan 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Icy road conditions and dense fog can impact Virginia drivers hitting the road during the winter holidays. In low visibility and slick conditions, a single highway accident can affect dozens of vehicles and send the injured to area hospitals. Even injuries considered...
by bkabritsor | Oct 25, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
As the days grow shorter this time of year, pedestrians in Virginia find themselves more at risk due to the limited visibility that accompanies the darker times of day. A person may be a pedestrian in a variety of situations that could include running or walking for...
by Miller, Earle & Shanks, PLLC | Jun 4, 2019 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Members of a Baptist church in Shiloh, Virginia, are in shock following news that four members of their choir are dead after a pickup truck allegedly rear-ended their van last Wednesday. Eleven choir members were traveling to another church for a revival...
by Miller, Earle & Shanks, PLLC | May 2, 2019 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
In 2017, there were nearly 130,000 car crashes, resulting in over 840 deaths and over 65,000 injuries on Virginia roads. Many of these accidents happen on the highway, but what is the cause? Distracted drivingWhen sitting in stop and go traffic on the highway it...
