The Accident & Injury Blog of Dulaney, Lauer, and Thomas
Warrenton & Culpeper accident victims, find out what our Virginia injury lawyers have to say about the latest developments in legal, medical and social matters that may pertain to your case. See out thoughts on car, truck, motorcycle and DUI accidents, as well as Virginia nursing home abuse, insurance claim denials, Virginia workers' compensation, wrongful death cases, and more.
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A recent study found that marijuana can double the risk of a car accident. If you have been hurt in a crash, contact an experienced Culpeper car accident lawyer today.
Trained people know what to do in emergencies. Be trained, so you can save lives after a serious Virginia car crash. Call us for a free evaluation of your case.
The main reason why sleep-deprived drivers cause many truck accidents in Virginia is the by-the-mile pay system. Call our attorneys for a free consultation.
After a serious Virginia car accident, someone will have to establish who caused the crash. Ask Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas for a free consultation of your case.
When it comes to Virginia tractor-trailer jackknife accidents, words do not adequately describe the scene. Talk to us now if you were hurt in a truck crash.
The Virginia car crash attorneys tell why some drivers fall asleep behind the wheel and offer a simple way to prevent devastating drowsy driving accidents.
The Virginia tractor-trailer accident lawyers of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas tell why a complete file on the truck driver is required to get adequate compensation.
The Virginia car crash attorneys of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas describe how pain and suffering can be compensated. Call now for a free discussion of your case.
The tractor trailer crash attorneys of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas discuss the pending heavier truck bill that may create additional hazards on Virginia motorways.
The ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner declines with old age. Our Virginia car wreck lawyers list the signs of a decrease in driving ability.
The Virginia car accident lawyers of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas introduce you to a world class road safety research center at Virginia Tech’s Smart Road facility.
The lawyers of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas analyze what the recent trucking agreement signed between Mexico and the USA means for the safety of Virginia motorists.
Truck accident claims can be complex and involve large amounts of money. It is not always easy to determine who is liable, so call Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas.
Virginia’s contributory negligence rule is tough for car accident victims. In this blog, the attorneys of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas explain what you should do.
The law office of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas shares some thoughts on driver fatigue and meals, which can increase the risk of truck drivers falling asleep.
The Virginia auto accident attorneys of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas share five safety rules to ensure the survival of your children in the event of a car crash.
Drunk driving laws in Virginia are tough and far reaching. The DUI accident attorneys of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas want to make sure that everyone knows them.
Bike insurance is expensive in Virginia. The motorcycle accident attorneys of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas in Culpeper and Warrenton tell you how to limit the cost.
Even if you know absolutely nothing about car maintenance, you should know how to check and service your tires. Read the latest blog post by Dulaney, Lauer & Th
Traffic accident fatality rates are improving in Virginia. The car crash lawyers of Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas comment on the latest NHTSA published statistics.
Red light cameras certainly are a hot topic in Virginia cities.Law enforcement officers and administrators love them, because they bring in revenue and provide automated enforcement of traffic laws.Citizens and privacy rights groups, on the other hand, usually don’t like them, seeing them as intrusive and prone to error.Some also believe that by pressuring drivers into stopping at red lights, more rear end crashes are caused.
The question that everyone asks is – do red light cameras actually reduce crashes?According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), they do.
A study of red light cameras in 14 large U.S. cities revealed that many deaths were likely avoided between 2004 and 2008.How did they determine this, and what else did they find?
The study examined 99 cities with populations over 200,000 to compare fatal accident rates from those with red light cameras to those without.
The rate of fatal accidents at red light camera intersections were compared from 2004-2008 to accident rates in 1992-1996 when there were no cameras.Cities that had cameras in both time periods were excluded from the study.
In 14 cities that had met the above requirements, fatal red light running accidents went down by 35 percent.
In 48 cities with no red light cameras during either time period, fatal red light running accidents went down 14 percent.
Regardless of how people in Culpeper and Warrenton feel, red light cameras are probably here to stay.If they do reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths at busy intersections, then they may be something we all have to get used to.
If you signed an arbitration agreement, but now want to hold a Virginia nursing home or long-term care facility responsible for a case of abuse, neglect or wrongful death, you may be able to get out of mandatory arbitration.
Some issues with Virginia arbitration agreements:
The arbitration agreement may not be upheld if the person who signed the arbitration agreement does not have legal guardian rights for the resident.This can happen if a family member becomes incapacitated unexpectedly, and there is no power of attorney or legal guardianship paperwork in place.
The arbitration agreement may not be upheld in court if the form was not completely filled out, for example the name of the resident was not included on the form.
If you choose to fight an arbitration agreement in court, the outcome will depend heavily on the facts in your case.Sometimes courts are willing to let you out of the arbitration clause, others are not.
The best thing you can do if you suspect your Virginia nursing home or assisted living facility of abuse, neglect or wrongful death is to reach out to a skilled attorney.We have lawyers in Warrenton and Culpeper experienced in handling nursing home abuse and neglect cases, and we know how to fight mandatory arbitration.Please contact us today for a confidential review of your case.
