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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How Common Are TBIs After a Car Accident?

Car accidents can cause many severe injuries. Among the most serious and potentially life-altering consequences of a car crash is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The sudden deceleration, impact forces, and potential for head strikes against vehicle interiors create a perfect storm for brain trauma. Even seemingly minor fender-benders can result in a TBI, making...

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Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents

If you suffered injuries or lost a loved one in a multi-vehicle crash in Virginia, you’re likely wondering what you can do to get compensation for your injuries and losses. Multi-vehicle car accidents have layers of complexities and many legal considerations that require the skills and knowledge of an experienced personal injury attorney. Read on...

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What to Know about Rental Car Accidents

Many people rent cars because they are visiting Winchester or because their vehicle is being repaired and they need a set of wheels to get around. Accidents involving rental cars are in many respects no different than the typical car accident. Fault still matters a great deal, and an innocent motorist who suffers injuries can...

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Why You Should Get an MRI Instead of an X-Ray After a Car Accident

Car accidents can be terrifying experiences that leave you shaken, confused, and potentially injured. In the aftermath of a crash, your health should be your top priority. But how do you know if you’re really okay? This is where medical imaging comes in, and choosing the right type of scan can make all the difference...

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Mistakes to Avoid with a Winchester Semi-Truck Accident

Semi-trucks haul freight into Winchester regularly, often pulling up to loading docks to unload groceries, furniture, and other consumer goods. When these trucks collide with pedestrians or motorists, devastating injuries result. At Correll Law Firm, our Winchester truck accident lawyer can swoop in to protect your legal rights. Truck accidents are enormously expensive and leave...

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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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