Crush injuries occur when a heavy object lands on a person and crushes a body part. The heavy weight damages not only bones and nerves but also skeletal muscle. The results are devastating. At Correll Law Firm, our personal injury lawyer is available to help anyone hurt in an accident seek financial compensation. Crush injuries...
Read MoreDistracted driving is a prime cause of car accidents nationally. The Centers for Disease Control report that 424,000 people were injured in distracted driving accidents in 2019. Victims include passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians. Like other states, Virginia has tried to reduce distracted driving by criminalizing the use of a cell phone while a vehicle...
Read MoreAnytime you are thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia, you need to be mindful of the statute of limitations. This is the deadline imposed by state law for filing a lawsuit. You do not actually have to try or complete your case within the limitations period–indeed, that would be impossible in most...
Read MoreThe pace of modern life only increases, and people are cramming more into a day than ever before. Some of our neighbors are working two or even three jobs just to keep the lights on, while others are packing a full course load at a nearby school or university while working full time. With a...
Read MoreAccording to one report, over 10% of Virginia motorists lack insurance. That number is unsurprising. Virginia is one of the few states that lets motorists avoid having insurance when they register their vehicles. Instead, motorists can pay a measly $500 uninsured motorist fee and be good to go. Talk about creating an incentive for drivers
Read MoreThe moments following a car crash are critical for securing maximum compensation for your injuries. This might sound ridiculous, but it’s true. Although you might be struggling in the moments following a crash to make sense of what happened, you could easily make some mistake that undermines your case. To ensure you set yourself up...
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Motor vehicle accidents remain a top cause of fatalities and injuries throughout the US, but data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) highlights the severity of the problem closer to home. Every year, almost 830 people are killed and 65,700 victims suffer injuries in the 128,000 auto crashes that occur statewide. More than...
Read MoreNumbness and tingling after a car accident can be a sign of something very serious! Don’t miss the warning signs!
Read MoreDid you know that sprains and strains may actually be permanent injuries that you should be compensated for? Don’t let the insurance companies undervalue your claim.
Read MoreSpinal injuries. Fractures. All are but a few of permanent types of auto accident injuries.
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