The Hours of Service Rules and Virginia Truck Accidents

If you spend any amount of time driving on I-81, then you have undoubtedly seen a significant number of large commercial trucks hauling cargo. Such trucks are essential to the functioning of our economy. Yet we often fail to stop and consider the long hours that truck drivers work, and how overwork can lead to...

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Avoid These 6 Mistakes with a Wrongful Death Case

Virginia law grants family members a right to seek compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit after a loved one dies. However, there are certain critical mistakes which families should avoid if they want to sustain a claim and achieve a measure of justice. Some mistakes can be cleaned up if you hire an attorney quickly...

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Why Crush Injuries Are Serious

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...

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Understanding the Causes Behind Frequent Truck Tire Blowouts

It is a common sight on Interstate-81: shredded tires on the side of the road. Given their size, you can tell these tires came from large trucks, 18-wheelers in particular. What could cause a tire of that size to explode? At Correll Law Firm, our Winchester truck accident lawyer has asked that question many times....

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Common Driver Distractions Leading to Car Accidents

Distracted 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...

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Burn Injuries: Can You Receive Compensation?

Burn injuries range from mild to catastrophic and happen in a variety of accidents. Nonetheless, most people who suffer a serious burn injury deal with difficult physical and psychological injuries. They can lose a limb or part of a limb. They might also suffer from disfiguring scars which impair their ability to socialize in public...

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What is the Difference Between a Jackknife and a Rollover Truck Accident?

Jackknife and rollovers are two of the most common tractor-trailer accidents. They can cause very serious injuries, forcing accident victims to miss months of work and leaving some with permanent disabilities. What causes these accidents and how are they different? Our Winchester truck accident lawyer provides an overview of each. Jackknife Accidents Tractor-trailers have two parts: a...

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycles remain popular in Virginia and surrounding states. However, any biker involved in a crash has unique needs that only an experienced Winchester motorcycle accident attorney can properly meet. At Correll Law Firm, we have negotiated many settlements. We know how motorcyclists suffer terrible injuries—usually much more serious than those suffered by car passengers. We...

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