Is Mediation Helpful for a Personal Injury Case?

At Correll Law Firm, the great bulk of our cases settle without any need for a trial. But getting to “yes” is difficult, to say the least. Many of our clients seek substantial compensation from defendants and their insurers, and the parties on the other side of a dispute often put up a stiff fight....

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Mistakes to Avoid in Negotiation

Most Front Royal personal injury cases are settled by negotiation at our firm. The reality is that both sides in a car accident or other dispute have an incentive to settle. The defendant will partly control how much they pay, and the victim is guaranteed some money. If the case goes to trial, anything could...

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Is Trucker Fatigue a Serious Problem?

Truck driver fatigue is such a problem the federal government has passed regulations which limit the amount of time a trucker can work each day and week. These “hours of service” regulations prohibit a trucker spending more than 11 hours driving in a day when transporting goods. They also prohibit driving for more than 60...

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Speeding Motorists Are a Danger in Work Zones

As the weather warms up, commuters should begin to see more work zones on Virginia’s roads. Construction is ongoing in the summer months, with many roads torn up, paved over, or widened. Unfortunately, work zone accidents are a serious problem, and large numbers of people around the country are injured. These accidents have some predictable...

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