What should you do if you've been in a vehicle accident?

If you've just had an accident, you are one of more than 130,000 Virginians who will be involved in a car crash this year. But, your experience is unique because it is about you and your family.

Most accidents are caused by driver error, bad judgment, distraction or impairment.  This means someone was negligent, and now you are living with the consequences of their negligence. That can be a hard fact to live with.

A car accident immediately affects you and your family in many ways.  First of all there are injuries. This means hospital visits and doctor appointments and the resulting medical bills. Sometimes injuries such as brain trauma, back injuries, and paralysis can become permanent disabilities. This can affect your income and involve on-going therapy as well as major lifestyle changes. If someone has been killed, there are funeral arrangements and burial expenses. 

Lawrence Land handles all types of traffic accident cases, including:

• Tractor Trailer/Truck Accidents
• Car wrecks
• Injured by a Drunk Driver
• Automobile/Truck Accidents
• Hit and run collisions
• Motorcycle/Bicycle crashes
• Interstate Highway Accidents
• Wrongful death
• Train Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents

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Library for Vehicle Accidents:

• Safety features you will want in a family car   
  Most manufacturers are making many safety features standard, but there are a few that remain optional.
• Nissan's Technological Advances in Auto Safety Revealed   
  The Acceleration Suppression for Pedal Misapplication and Multi-Sensing System with Rear Camera help drivers avoid accidents as part of "Safety Shield" concept.
• Male passengers nearly doubles the risk of crash   
  Teens' risk of dying in a car crash nearly doubles when a male passenger is present. So how many friends ride with your teen?
• Ford Motors Unveils Accident Prevention Technology   
  Ford Motor Company is showing off new technology in Louisville that allows cars to communicate with each other.
• Tragedy On Wheels - Why Returning Vets Are In Frequent Car Crashes   
  They're trained to drive aggressively when in Iraq and Afghanistan, but put themselves at risk when they get home.
• Oh, deer: Volvo on the hunt for car-animal crash avoidance technology   
  No driver ever wants to put the bam on bambi, & engineers at Sweden's Volvo are looking to buck the trend by developing technology that detects & avoids animals
• From Wagons to Tractor Trailers - A Look Back In Time   
  Of course we know our roadways are dangerous in this day and age. Take a brief look at past accidents in the 20th century.
• Put The Brakes On Fatalities Day   
  Put the brakes on: How not to kill yourself or someone else behind the wheel.
• GM Debuts First Front Center Airbag   
  Someone once said that in the future, the inner works of our vehicles after a crash will look like a balloon party - without the bright colors.
• Prevent Pedestrian Crashes: Parents and Caregivers of Elementary School Children   
  Elementary school children are very active and impulsive. Although they are learning and growing, school age children 10 and younger still need guidance.
• Driverless car cruises the streets of Berlin   
  It can talk, see, drive and no longer needs a human being to to control it by remote. The car of the future-completely computer controlled - is on the streets.
• A Comprehensive Approach to Teen Driver Safety   
  The heart of NHTSA's mission is keeping families safe on America's roadways. Young drivers, ages 15 - 20-years-old, are especially vulnerable.
• NHTSA Preparing to Require Stability Control Systems on Tractor Trailers   
  A pending federal proposal to require stability control systems on tractor trailers is getting a mixed reaction from the trucking industry.
• Reducing the Illegal Passing of School Buses   
  Red lights start to flash. The stop-arm goes out. The school bus driver looks at the traffic behind and in front of her and thinks, "Will anyone try to pass?"
• One Text Could Be Your Last   
  On the road, behind the wheel, and thumbing away - it happens all the time. Virginia Tech Driving Institute studies the dangers.
• Wolff's shop reopens two days after car rams into it   
  "It gives drive-in restaurant a whole new meaning" said Ron Wolff, the owner of Wolff's Sandwich Shoppe.
• Toyota Pledges $50M for New Safety Research   
  In 2010, a number of safety related recalls and the unintended-acceleration crisis found Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda testifying to the U.S.Congress
• National Child Passenger Safety Week   
  Each year, the No. 1 cause of fatalities for children is car crashes. These accidents occur on the roadways and the injuries and fatalities are preventable.
• An important September observance in the United States   
  Working in the agricultural field ranks among the most hazardous industries in the U.S., Farmers and family who work side by side are at high risk for injuries
• Which car seat is the right one for your child?   
  Parents and caregivers are urged to have their children's car seats checked on National Seat Check Saturday, Sept. 24. As part of Child Passenger Safety Week.

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Frequent Questions for Vehicle Accidents:

• Is the alcohol level allowed for teen driver's the same as the level allowed for adult driver's before being considered driving under the influence?
• My seat belt is not big enough for me.  A friend told me there is such a thing as a 'seat belt' extension, is there such a
  device?
• My husband is thinking about doing the maintenance to our car, to save money.  Do you know of any good manuals or websites that can help him with this.
• My seat belt is tight and uncomfortable.  How can I make adjustments and still be protected?
• Should I release my medical records to another driver's insurance adjuster?
• Will I have to go to court if I file a personal injury claim?
• What are teen driver's license requirements in Virginia?
• If I don't think I'm hurt after a vehicle accident, should I still see a doctor?
• What if I think the accident I was in was partly my fault?
• How do seat belt tensioners work?
• What are the changes in the new NHTSA Safety Ratings?
• I find 4-way stop signs confusing.  How are drivers supposed to handle a 4-way stop?
• How does the NHTSA choose vehicles to rate? If NHTSA didn't rate my vehicle, how do I know it's safe?
• Where are the Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations in Virginia?
• What is the 5-star safety ratings system?
• What is the diffeerence between a Misdemeanor traffic violation and a felony traffic violation ?
• Are passenger vans as safe as cars?
• Can you explain the differences between a Misdemeanor and an Infraction ?
• What are minor misdemeanor traffic violations ?
• What do I need to do to get a copy of an accident report ?

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Case Results for Vehicle Accidents:

• $12.4 Million - Settlement for Woman Crushed by Monster Truck

Awarded: $12,400,000

• $1.6 Million - Pedestrian Hit by Truck

Awarded: $1,600,000

• $425,000 Settlement- Hit by Driver Traveling at a High Rate of Speed

Awarded: $425,000

• $300,000 For Man Hit By Truck

Awarded: $300,000

• Norfolk Resident Suffers Collision

Awarded: 18,000

• Franklin County Native Badly Hurt in Accident

Awarded: 77,000

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