With the formal first day of summer approaching, drivers throughout the nation are looking to take to the open road to reunite with family, take a vacation, or attend a special event. However, with increased traffic comes the chance of more accidents, earning June, July, and August the distinction of being “The 100 Deadliest Days […]
Why Virginia drivers may not stop as they should after crashes
/by Pack Law GroupBoth the law and common sense generally tell someone that they should stop after a major motor vehicle collision. Despite both the legal and ethical requirements to communicate with others involved in a collision and notify the authorities, plenty of people still drive off from crash scenes. The hit-and-run collisions that they cause can leave […]
2 factors that often make semi-truck collisions very complex matters
/by Pack Law GroupEvery car crash generates significant risk for those involved. At the very least, they risk expensive property damage losses that can have lasting financial implications for their household. In a worst-case scenario, people might die. Commercial vehicles, including semi-trucks or 18-wheelers, are responsible for some of the most devastating collisions that occur on modern roads. […]
3 factors that often contribute to cars hitting pedestrians
/by Pack Law GroupThe human body can suffer grave injuries when it is struck by a moving vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds. Streets and parking lots often place people far too close to heavy machinery to facilitate basic public safety. Partially as a result of this reality, pedestrians do get hit and killed by those in motor […]
5 factors that can affect Virginia divorce negotiations
/by Pack Law GroupDivorce is a common experience, and many married couples in Virginia may eventually find themselves facing that process. Instead of litigating, it is quite common for modern couples to negotiate or mediate their differences so that they can pursue uncontested divorce proceedings. During negotiations, potentially contentious issues may come up that could affect the ability […]
How much will insurance pay after a Virginia crash?
/by Pack Law GroupThe potential for a crash is always there, even though the vast majority of trips in motor vehicles are completely uneventful. Every day, people in Virginia don’t make it to work or the grocery store because they get into a car crash instead. Many of them have to deal with the headache of repairing their […]
How addiction can lead to a cycle of criminal behavior
/by Pack Law GroupDecades of treating substance abuse disorders like criminal issues have only worsened the struggle with addiction in the United States. Overdose rates have skyrocketed in recent years, and substance abuse has become a public health epidemic in addition to a criminal justice challenge. Some researchers point to the punitive approach to substance abuse as one […]
What Virginia counties and cities have the most car crashes?
/by Pack Law GroupThe decisions that you make on the road influence your safety as you drive. You know you need to maintain your vehicle in optimal driving condition and also pay attention to your surroundings while driving. You know to keep your phone out of your hands and to avoid intoxicants before getting behind the wheel. The […]
3 driving rules that are different for commercial trucks
/by Pack Law GroupSemitrucks are a constant threat to those in smaller vehicles. All it takes is a momentary lapse in judgment for a truck driver to cause a crash that could demolish a vehicle or kill several people. Commercial drivers need to secure a commercial driver’s license (CDL), and they must abide by the much stricter rules […]
Why do people talk to attorneys after Virginia crashes?
/by Pack Law GroupIf you are recovering from a car crash, there are a lot of people you will likely need to talk to: doctors, police, insurance company agents and more. It can be overwhelming, but one other person you may want to talk to is an attorney. To contest liability In Virginia, pure contributory negligence rules bar you from […]
Summertime driving: Not always fun in the sun
/by Pack Law GroupWith the formal first day of summer approaching, drivers throughout the nation are looking to take to the open road to reunite with family, take a vacation, or attend a special event. However, with increased traffic comes the chance of more accidents, earning June, July, and August the distinction of being “The 100 Deadliest Days […]