Car Accidents

The size of commercial vehicles makes them very efficient at transporting large amounts of goods or particularly large objects, like parts of offshore wind turbines. Unfortunately, their size also makes them particularly hazardous for other vehicles on the road to...

In many ways, public transit systems help the communities that they serve. They provide low-cost transportation for working-class individuals and help reduce traffic congestion. They serve as a means of supporting tourism by allowing visitors to get around...

Once a car has been involved in a collision, its value drops. Even after the vehicle is repaired, it’s usually worth considerably less than it was prior to the wreck. This difference is called “diminished value,” and it can pose a headache for car accident victims. Thankfully, those who are familiar with the way insurance companies handle diminished value claims…

Choosing the Right Auto Policy Getting advice from an emu or gecko? We’ve all seen the ads: an emu in sunglasses or gecko with an Australian accent suggesting that, when it comes to auto insurance, we should only pay for what we need. But how do we know what we need? The attorneys at Weiner, Spivey & Miller, PLC have over…

Preparing for Spring Motorcycle Rides Spring is one of the best times of the year for bikers everywhere. This is the perfect opportunity to take those leisurely rides you’ve been thinking about all winter. Before getting back on the road, here are a few steps to ensure that you and your motorcycle are fully prepared. Getting Your Bike Out of…

Avoid Driving Dangerously Driving can be dangerous, no matter how skilled you are behind the wheel. Even if you are a highly-experienced or professional driver, mistakes can have deadly consequences. Here are 5 dangerous driving habits which have played a role in many of the personal injury cases we’ve handled for our clients during the last several decades. We hope…

Living in a county with its own Deer Management Program, Fairfax residents need to be cautious when driving on county roads at night. With an 11% increase in Virginia car accidents involving deer in 2019, drivers need to know the best strategy for when deer run into the road. Why Do Deer Run into Cars? You might be wondering why…

Driving on interstate highways and other major roadways means the possibility of hitting a traffic jam. These can be sudden, giving you little time to react. As a result, it is not uncommon to see a chain reaction motor vehicle accidents. In a split second, you have to make a quick decision about whether to slam on the brakes or…

Protecting Your Family Against Uninsured Drivers It’s a dreaded event for any driver to get into an accident. Even if no one is injured, it’s frightening and it’s a hassle. To make matters worse, what if you are injured in an accident, which was caused by another driver who has no insurance or too little coverage to pay for your…

The Danger of Driving with Faulty Parts If you have a tire blowout or mechanical failure while driving, you could possibly find yourself in a car accident where you or another person is injured. When frightening situations like this occur, it can become frustrating to feel that you are now at fault for an accident when the circumstances were seemingly…