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What are the five most dangerous intersections in Mathews County, VA? And how you can stay safe while driving through them

By Ken Gibson on July 10, 2023

To help our neighbors in Mathews, we at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys are sharing the five most hazardous intersections in Mathews—places where you want to be extra cautious.

It’s always a good idea to take time to check opposing traffic before turning, especially at intersections where there’s no traffic signal.

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Posted in: Car Accidents

GibsonSingleton law firm awards “Texts=Wrecks” scholarship to New Kent High School student

By Beth Gibson on June 22, 2023

Gloucester-based attorneys John Singleton and Ken Gibson award 2023 New Kent High School graduate Madison Green a $1,000 college scholarship for writing the winning essay in their statewide “Texts=Wrecks” contest, which attracted more than 200 entries. We are concluding this year’s campaign to reduce the number of people injured or killed by distracted drivers in Virginia.

We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys finished our 2023 “Texts=Wrecks” campaign by awarding New Kent High School, Virginia graduate Madison Green a $1,000 college scholarship for winning our statewide essay contest, defeating 200 other applicants.

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How to prep your boat for safety and fun

By John Singleton on June 20, 2023

Summer is a great time to be on the water. Fish are biting, and you can breathe that fresh or salty air. My law partner Ken Gibson and I both love to be out on the water.

But unfortunately, with what we do, we see far too many people who were hurt while enjoying the water. 

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Posted in: Boating Accident

Why Virginia’s texting and driving laws help you and your family

By Ken Gibson on June 15, 2023

Simply holding a handheld device while driving can be deadly, and it’s against the law in Virginia. More than 3,100 fatalities were caused by distracted driving in the United States in a recent year, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Posted in: Car Accidents

Congratulations to our 2023 “Texts=Wrecks” scholarship winner!

By Beth Gibson on June 6, 2023

At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we have been awarding our annual $1,000 “Text=Wrecks” scholarship to an outstanding college-bound student every year since 2018. We love recognizing aspiring scholars while also emphasizing the need to stop texting while driving.

We spent a lot of time reading this year’s essays. Our entrants deserve so much credit for their valuable suggestions about preventing texting while driving and also for their work to make our Virginia communities safer for everyone.

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We’re excited to announce our 2023 “Texts=Wrecks” scholarship finalists

By Beth Gibson on May 30, 2023

At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we’re thrilled by the response we received to this year’s “Texts=Wrecks” college scholarship. Hundreds of students from across Virginia submitted essays explaining how they try to save lives and build a brighter future for everyone by making wise decisions.

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Keep your family safe this July 4th!

By Ken Gibson on May 21, 2023

We Virginians are patriotic, and we love to celebrate Independence Day. It’s a great time to get together with friends and family and enjoy outdoor activities, like picnics, swimming, parades, and fireworks.

Celebrating Independence Day is fun, but it’s also one of the most dangerous holidays of the year. The combination of drinking, driving, water sports, and fireworks leads to hundreds of fatalities and thousands of emergency room visits annually.

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Posted in: Car Safety

Dutton resident wins $300 gas card from GibsonSingleton

By Beth Gibson on May 15, 2023

GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys partners John Singleton and Ken Gibson present $300 in gas cards to Dutton resident Teresa Chandonnet of Dutton. Chandonnet is the winner of our firm’s drawing following our refrigerator magnet mailing to all Gloucester, Mathews, and Middlesex residents. The magnets contain non-emergency numbers for each county as a quick reference guide. Anyone not receiving a magnet may call us at (804) 413-6777 or come by the office to get one at 4073 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes.

GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys announced that the winner of our $300 gas card giveaway is Teresa Chandonnet of Dutton.

Chandonnet, a retired emergency room nurse, received her card from partners Ken Gibson and John Singleton. She said she takes care of her husband, who’s disabled, and does a lot of driving since the couple moved to Gloucester from Hampton about a year ago.

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What are the 10 most dangerous intersections in Gloucester County, VA? And how can you stay safe while driving through them

By John Singleton on April 20, 2023

You already know to stay alert when you’re driving because a careless driver could always harm you or your loved ones.

To help you stay safe, we are sharing this list of the 10 most dangerous intersections in Gloucester.

We at GibsonSingleton consider it a calling to help our friends and neighbors in Gloucester. That’s why we encourage you to be extra cautious at the following intersections.

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Posted in: Car Accidents

Singleton recognized by Gloucester Board of Supervisors for 15 years of legal service to indigent citizens

By Beth Gibson on April 10, 2023

GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys John Singleton is recognized by Gloucester Board of Supervisor Chair Chris Hutson for his 15 years of legal service to the indigent people of Gloucester.

John A. Singleton, a partner at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, was recognized by the Gloucester Board of Supervisors at their April 4 meeting for his 15 years of legal service to indigent defendants.

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Community service

Prevention, empathy, and diligence are hallmarks of everything we do at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys. Our community can see these ideals lived out in our work to prevent personal injuries from happening.

  • Safety Education
    GibsonSingleton launches a “Texts=Wrecks” campaign to reduce the number of people injured or killed by distracted drivers.
  • Annual Coat Drive
    During the fall, our team works to distribute coats to people in need in our community.
  • Hands-on Service
    John and Ken join the Gloucester Point Rotary Club in cleaning up the community.
  • Supporting Local Schools
    The Gibson family participates in Gloucester’s Botetourt Elementary Shuffle fundraiser.