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If you've been involved in a multi-car pileup, the steps you take next could make or break your ability to claim what's rightfully yours. In Virginia, where the law applies a strict standard of pure contributory negligence, any degree of fault on your part could completely eliminate your chance for compensation. Each driver’s actions are scrutinized, and with multiple parties involved, the blame game can intensify quickly. There are several things you must immediately consider to protect your rights and ensure a fair evaluation of the incident.

A 15-year old girl was killed on Elvans Road in Skyline Apartments.

In the event of an accident, particularly a bus accident, there is a unique set of challenges. Understanding liability and recovery in these cases is crucial for collecting appropriate compensation. For instance, the liability in bus accidents can pivot significantly depending on whether the negligence is on the part of the bus driver or another vehicle's driver.

Pickup truck blindspots are leading to more and more pedestrian accidents.

Coping with a personal injury is already challenging enough. The stress of understanding how personal injury laws work can easily add to the stressful situation when all you want to do is focus on your recovery.