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- [When was the last time you reviewed Virginia's DMV Driver Training Modules?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/when-was-the-last-time-you-reviewed-virginias-dmv-driver-training-modules/) - Soon, our twins will be old enough to drive alone. My wife and I can't believe how fast the years have flown. To get ready for this challenge, our twins have used Virginia's DMV interactive training manual to prepare for their written exams and get their learner's permits. The next step will be to prepare
- [Do big trucks really use “black boxes” for crash data?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/do-big-trucks-really-use-black-boxes-for-crash-data/) - A lot of us have heard the term “black box,” but most aren’t sure what it really means. It actually refers to a device found on airplanes that records flight data and is difficult to destroy. In the case of a plane crash, investigators can often recover the black box and use the data to
- [How can you keep safe when you’re out after dark?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-can-you-keep-safe-when-youre-out-after-dark/) - Being out on the streets at night — whether as a driver, cyclist, or pedestrian — can sometimes be dangerous. That’s because it’s harder to see, drivers are often tired, and drunk drivers are more common. So more accidents happen after dark. Data suggests that you are anywhere from 1 to 1.5 times as likely
- [Virginia’s colleges resuming in the fall can lead to more traffic risks in college towns](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/virginias-colleges-resuming-in-the-fall-can-lead-to-more-traffic-risks-in-college-towns/) - As Virginia colleges resume, local residents should remain alert to more traffic. There are more than 60 four-year colleges in Virginia, and Virginia’s Community Colleges is a system of 23 schools, which means more traffic for many communities. Also, colleges in nearby areas, including Washington D.C., Maryland, and North Carolina, create more traffic across the
- [Vehicle stopping distances and the dangerous urge to tailgate](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/vehicle-stopping-distances-and-the-dangerous-urge-to-tailgate/) - Tailgating is never a good idea. Even when you're in a hurry, tailgating is not going to help you get to your destination sooner, and research demonstrates that tailgating actually causes the overall rate of traffic to slow down. Mastering the art of safe driving can help you avoid rear-end collisions. Understanding stopping distance and
- [Have you noticed more dogs in stores lately? So have we.](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/have-you-noticed-more-dogs-in-stores-lately-so-have-we/) - In Virginia, only people with legitimately recognized support dogs have the right to bring them into stores and other public establishments. Many dogs you see in public establishments aren’t actually support dogs. So-called “emotional support dogs” do not fall under the legally recognized “support dog” category, and businesses are not required to allow such animals
- [GibsonSingleton, Olivia’s, and Scoot’s announce first “Hometown Hero,” Lester Sterling](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-olivias-and-scoots-announce-first-hometown-hero-lester-sterling/) - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, Olivia’s in the Village, and Scoot’s BBQ restaurants have recognized our first “Hometown Hero,” Lester Sterling. We and the restaurants are honoring people who inspire others with their acts of kindness and compassion this year. Several people from Gloucester nominated Lester Sterling, including Beth Bunting, Sarah Burney, Kristi Rowe, and Buddy
- [Ways to keep your children safe](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/ways-to-keep-your-children-safe/) - My law partner, John, and I are both dads, and the well-being of our children is a top priority, even though John’s boys are all grown up now. All parents have a duty to watch over their kids, and my wife and I take that responsibility seriously, as we know you do, too. We get
- [Can “Beware of Dog” signs affect dog bite liability?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/can-beware-of-dog-signs-affect-dog-bite-liability/) - Posting a “Beware of Dog” sign on your property can help deter intruders. Nobody wants to get bitten by a dog, and bad actors will likely think twice before risking an encounter that could cause serious injuries. A less provocative message to ward off prowlers may be “No Trespassing” or simply “Dog on Property.” Why
- [How to avoid open fire and firepit accidents](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-to-avoid-open-fire-and-firepit-accidents/) - My family and I are always ready to enjoy a nice outdoor fire. Maybe it’s my inner caveman, but I enjoy barbecues, oyster roasts, bonfires, and firepits throughout the year. Fire is a gift, but we all know how dangerous it can be. Every year, thousands of people are injured in outdoor fires and firepit
- [How safe is your car? Understanding your car’s safety ratings](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-safe-is-your-car-understanding-your-cars-safety-ratings/) - Ready for some good news? Cars are a lot safer today than they used to be, and they continue to get safer every year. Car makers have made tremendous strides thanks to research and new technologies. The big car makers have invested millions in car safety—spurred by personal injury lawsuits, consumer advocates, government actions, and
- [GibsonSingleton, Olivia’s and Scoot’s announce “Hometown Heroes” campaign to recognize people who inspire others](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-olivias-and-scoots-announce-hometown-heroes-campaign-to-recognize-people-who-inspire-others/) - By Beth Gibson, GibsonSingleton Director of Community Outreach We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys are teaming up with Olivia’s in the Village and Scoot’s BBQ to recognize everyday heroes in our community. We all want to honor people nominated by YOU who inspire others with their acts of kindness and compassion. Anyone over 16 may
- [What are Virginia’s ATV safety laws, and what should I do if I’m harmed by an ATV?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-are-virginias-atv-safety-laws-and-what-should-i-do-if-im-harmed-by-an-atv/) - All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are common in Virginia. Farmers and other workers rely on them for several purposes, and many people enjoy them for off-road recreation. Though riding an ATV can be fun, these vehicles can be dangerous. You can take precautions and wear safety gear to help stay safe. ATVs have a high center of
- [What’s Virginia’s new law about Underinsured Motorist (UIM) insurance, and how does it affect me?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/whats-virginias-new-law-about-underinsured-motorist-uim-insurance-and-how-does-it-affect-me/) - Our lawmakers in Richmond recently fixed a law that was costing Virginians thousands of dollars each year. A loophole in Virginia auto insurance laws has allowed insurance carriers to avoid paying the full value of accident claims involving underinsured drivers. But, thanks to a new Virginia law, insurance companies are now required to offer policies
- [How to drive safely during Virginia’s winter weather](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-to-drive-safely-during-virginias-winter-weather/) - Winter is beautiful in Virginia. A fresh coat of snow on the ground and trees covered in white powder can be breathtaking. But while our winters can bring snowmen, sledding, and time with loved ones in front of a fireplace, winter can also be dangerous for drivers. Freezing rain, snow, and ice lead to hazardous
- [What if I can’t afford to get medical treatment after being hurt in an accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-if-i-cant-afford-to-get-medical-treatment-after-being-hurt-in-an-accident/) - When you’re in an accident, it’s important to get medical treatment as soon as possible. But this can be a problem for people who don’t have health insurance, and currently, more than 560,000 Virginians don’t have health insurance. Fortunately, options are available to help uninsured accident victims. You also have the right to seek compensation
- [When was the last time you looked over your insurance policy carefully? And what should you be looking for?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/when-was-the-last-time-you-looked-over-your-insurance-policy-carefully-and-what-should-you-be-looking-for/) - When you’re thinking of making a big purchase, you shop carefully. Car insurance should be no different, which is why it’s a good idea to review your policy closely and ask for help if you need it. Before you buy or renew your car insurance, make sure that you’re dealing with a reputable company, that
- [Just how dangerous are motorcycles compared to cars?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/just-how-dangerous-are-motorcycles-compared-to-cars/) - Riding a motorcycle can bring a great sense of freedom. You can feel connected to nature as you enjoy the splendor of Virginia. Riding a bike can also be fun and economical. Motorcycle riders have every right to enjoy the roads of Virginia, but they and their passengers can pay a heavy price when other
- [GibsonSingleton is celebrating 10 years as a personal injury law firm](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-is-celebrating-10-years-as-a-personal-injury-law-firm/) - May we serve you or your loved one? We are celebrating the 10th anniversary of GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys this year. We were enthusiastic about joining forces in 2013 to create a personal injury firm based in Gloucester but serving all of Virginia. And 10 years later, we’re still excited to be here, and we’re
- [Five easy ways to keep safe when traveling for Thanksgiving](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/five-easy-ways-to-keep-safe-when-traveling-for-thanksgiving/) - It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the holiday season, and before we know it, 2023 will be in our rearview mirror. At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we appreciate Thanksgiving and all it stands for. Family is important, and we enjoy having time with loved ones and counting our blessings. But while Thanksgiving is wonderful,
- [What medical tests could I need after a car accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-medical-tests-could-i-need-after-a-car-accident/) - If you were injured in a collision, the insurance company may do everything it can to reduce or deny your claim. And if your case goes to trial, they may minimize your injuries or even argue they weren’t caused by the accident. For your Virginia car accident attorney, demonstrating the full extent of your injuries
- [Can your personal injury attorney challenge and renegotiate liens?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/can-your-personal-injury-attorney-challenge-and-renegotiate-liens/) - Being injured in an accident can turn your world upside down. If you’re suffering from catastrophic injuries, your life is being disrupted in many ways. You’re likely taking time off from work to recover, and your personal life is suffering. Your injuries affect your family, and you may have to make new childcare arrangements. Your
- [What comes out of my compensation after a personal injury settlement?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-comes-out-of-my-compensation-after-a-personal-injury-settlement/) - Most people who are seriously injured in an accident don’t have the financial resources to pursue compensation from an insurance company on their own. And when accident victims don’t seek legal recourse against a negligent party, they are at the mercy of the insurance company, which is free to offer any amount they choose or
- [Virginia news: Two new laws expand “Move Over” and ban blue headlights](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/virginia-news-two-new-laws-expand-move-over-and-ban-blue-headlights/) - Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed two pieces of legislation that will affect Virginia drivers -- the “Move Over” law and a ban on excessively bright “blue” headlights. At GibsonSingleton, we support common-sense safety laws like these because we know they save lives. The Move Over law will help protect drivers and first responders who have
- [Amazon drivers are pressured into making dangerous decisions: what can you do if you’re hurt by one?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/amazon-drivers-are-pressured-into-making-dangerous-decisions-what-can-you-do-if-youre-hurt-by-one/) - Amazon is a huge corporation that will soon surpass Walmart as the nation’s largest retailer. While Amazon is famous for its two-day shipping and the astounding number of packages it delivers, there has been a human toll on this commercial success. Unfortunately, Amazon pushes drivers to their limit, constantly monitoring their performance and demanding more.
- [Why do so many cars drive around at night without their headlights on?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-do-so-many-cars-drive-around-at-night-without-their-headlights-on/) - Headlights and taillights have two main functions – making sure your vehicle is visible to others and lighting up the road in front of you so you can see where you’re going. Every car is required to have working headlights, taillights, reverse lamps, blinkers, and emergency lights. You may receive a ticket when your lights
- [Can health insurance companies get reimbursed after a personal injury payout?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/can-health-insurance-companies-get-reimbursed-after-a-personal-injury-payout/) - If you’ve been harmed by another person’s careless behavior, you have the right to seek compensation to cover the costs of your injuries, related expenses, pain and suffering, and inconvenience and aggravation. For example, if an intoxicated (drugs or alcohol) driver runs a red light and crashes into your car, your Virginia personal injury attorney
- [What is “contributory negligence” in Virginia, and how does it affect me?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-is-contributory-negligence-in-virginia-and-how-does-it-affect-me/) - If somebody hurts you or your family member, he should have to pay for it. That’s the principle behind personal injury law. That’s why your personal injury attorney can help you file a successful claim and win a settlement in Virginia. Unfortunately, Virginia also has a law called contributory negligence that makes it difficult for
- [What are “intangible damages” after the loss of a loved one in Virginia?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-are-intangible-damages-after-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-in-virginia/) - If your loved one passed away as the result of another person’s reckless or malicious actions, a Virginia wrongful death claim can provide survivors with resources to help them through this difficult time. It’s deeply painful when someone close to you dies, and nothing can ever make up for your loss. Further, it’s impossible to
- [What are the five most dangerous intersections in Mathews County, VA? And how you can stay safe while driving through them](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-are-the-five-most-dangerous-intersections-in-mathews-county-va-and-how-you-can-stay-safe-while-driving-through-them/) - 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. Windsor Road/Route 198 Dutton Windsor
- [GibsonSingleton law firm awards “Texts=Wrecks” scholarship to New Kent High School student](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-law-firm-awards-textswrecks-scholarship-to-new-kent-high-school-student/) - 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. Ms. Green, the daughter of Kasey & James Green, will attend Old Dominion University this fall to study civil engineering.
- [How to prep your boat for safety and fun](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-to-prep-your-boat-for-safety-and-fun/) - 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
- [Why Virginia's texting and driving laws help you and your family](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-virginias-texting-and-driving-laws-help-you-and-your-family/) - 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). Research conducted by Virginia Tech found that driver distraction was a factor
- [Congratulations to our 2023 “Texts=Wrecks” scholarship winner!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/congratulations-to-our-2023-textswrecks-scholarship-winner/) - 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
- [We’re excited to announce our 2023 “Texts=Wrecks” scholarship finalists](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/were-excited-to-announce-our-2023-textswrecks-scholarship-finalists/) - 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. We received so many intelligent, heart-warming, and beautifully written essays that
- [Keep your family safe this July 4th!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/keep-your-family-safe-this-july-4th/) - 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
- [Dutton resident wins $300 gas card from GibsonSingleton](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/dutton-resident-wins-300-gas-card-from-gibsonsingleton/) - 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
- [What are the 10 most dangerous intersections in Gloucester County, VA? And how can you stay safe while driving through them](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-are-the-10-most-dangerous-intersections-in-gloucester-county-va-and-how-can-you-stay-safe-while-driving-through-them/) - 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
- [Singleton recognized by Gloucester Board of Supervisors for 15 years of legal service to indigent citizens](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/singleton-recognized-by-gloucester-board-of-supervisors-for-15-years-of-legal-service-to-indigent-citizens/) - 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. Reading the Resolution of Recognition, Board Chair Chris Hutson stated, “John Singleton has served as court-appointed counsel for indigent defendants in the
- [The NTSB is investigating a major Virginia truck accident in Yorktown:  Here’s what you need to know](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/the-ntsb-is-investigating-a-major-virginia-truck-accident-in-yorktown-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - A tragic collision along Interstate 64 in York County is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB mainly investigates airline crashes, but sometimes will investigate accidents involving other types of transportation. An NTSB investigation of a non-airline crash generally occurs when there were unusual circumstances or when the crash has implications
- [Yes, tractors and farming vehicles have the right away in Virginia. How can you stay safe on the road with them?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/yes-tractors-and-farming-vehicles-have-the-right-away-in-virginia-how-can-stay-safe-on-the-road-with-them/) - Virginia has changed a lot over the last 20 years. Our population has grown by more than 1.5 million, and our economy continues to diversify and expand. But agriculture is still the largest industry in the Commonwealth. What does that mean for drivers? More people means more traffic, and more traffic increases the chances of
- [Should I share my dashcam footage after an accident in Virginia?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/should-i-share-my-dashcam-footage-after-an-accident-in-virginia/) - Security cameras are becoming more prevalent in our world today. Many businesses have cameras that record what’s happening in and around their premises 24/7, while video surveillance systems do the same at many homes. Some may find it alarming that our daily activities are constantly being recorded, but security cameras can offer some benefits. Bad
- [Make sure you have these important phone numbers at your fingertips](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/make-sure-you-have-these-important-phone-numbers-at-your-fingertips/) - When you have a question, you want to have the right phone numbers easily available. That’s why we at GibsonSingleton sent magnets listing local public service numbers to our neighbors in Gloucester, Mathews, and Middlesex counties. These magnets contain non-emergency numbers for the local sheriff’s office, fire and rescue, Virginia State Police, Animal Control, the
- [Announcing our 2023 GibsonSingleton “Texts=Wrecks” scholarship – for current and former Virginia high school graduates only!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/announcing-our-2023-gibsonsingleton-textswrecks-scholarship-for-current-and-former-virginia-high-school-graduates-only/) - Our team at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys is pleased to announce our 2023 Texts=Wrecks college scholarship. This year, it’s just for current and former graduates of Virginia high schools. So if that’s you, your chances of winning just got better! Every year, we offer a $1,000 scholarship to the student whose essay best exemplifies our
- [GibsonSingleton donates new uniforms to Gloucester High School basketball teams](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-donates-new-uniforms-to-gloucester-high-school-basketball-teams/) - Gloucester, Va. – GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys recently donated new practice uniforms totaling $1,500 for the Gloucester High School boys’ junior varsity and varsity basketball teams. “The Gloucester community has been good to us, and we wanted to support our hometown teams with this gift,” said partner Ken Gibson. “We saw a need – where
- [Keep safe in parking lots this winter](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/keep-safe-in-parking-lots-this-winter/) - Winter in Virginia is beautiful, and many people are out visiting friends and family, or just running errands. But unfortunately, winter is a time when parking lot accidents increase. Weather conditions and extra traffic create hazards that lead to more falls, car crashes, and pedestrian accidents overall. Several factors make parking lots more dangerous in
- [What do tractor trailers have to do to keep you safe?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-do-tractor-trailers-have-to-do-to-keep-you-safe/) - A tractor trailer weighs up to 40 tons. Even under the best circumstances, the combination of a tractor and trailer take a lot longer to stop than a car. Aircraft carriers don’t stop on a dime either. And because trucks have so much mass, collisions with cars and motorcycles are likely to cause severe injuries.
- [Attention, motorcyclists:  Here’s how to stay safer this winter](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/motorcycle-safety-tips-for-winter-weather/) - Enjoying a nice motorcycle ride in the fresh Virginia winter air is exhilarating. But colder weather, dangerous road conditions, and reduced visibility create greater challenges for motorcycle riders. Taking a few precautions will help you stay safer and warmer while riding your bike in the cold. Remember to do your winter maintenance, wear the right
- [Help these outstanding charities, or one you love, help others this Christmas right here in Gloucester and Mathews](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/help-local-charities-help-those-in-need/) - At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. During this season when many of us are getting together to enjoy food and fellowship, it’s important to reach out to the less fortunate to offer a helping hand. We know that our generous community agrees and
- [Do dogs that bite people get euthanized in Virginia? And answers to your other most popular questions about dog bite cases in Virginia](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/do-dogs-that-bite-people-get-euthanized-in-virginia-and-answers-to-your-other-most-popular-questions-about-dog-bite-cases-in-virginia/) - Dog owners are legally responsible when their dog attacks a person or another animal. In Virginia, irresponsible pet owners can face criminal charges and be held financially liable for damages caused by a violent dog. A dog’s owner is expected to know a pet’s tendencies and to prevent it from harming others. If a pet
- [How can I avoid accidents involving deer and other animals?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-can-i-avoid-accidents-involving-deer-and-other-animals/) - A driver who causes an accident in an attempt to avoid hitting an animal in the road may have to pay for any damage caused by the crash. This may sound harsh, but the law finds it unreasonable for someone to put the lives of human beings at risk rather than hit an animal. It
- [Four questions to ask before you choose a personal injury attorney](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/four-questions-to-ask-before-you-choose-a-personal-injury-attorney/) - Finding the right Virginia personal injury attorney to help after you’ve been injured in a wreck can be difficult. That’s why our team at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys put together a list of helpful questions to ask when you first call or meet with a potential law firm. 1) Will I get to work directly
- [Does tailgating really get you there faster?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/does-tailgating-really-get-you-there-faster/) - When there’s a traffic jam on a highway, sometimes the reason is obvious. Maybe it’s an accident ahead, or road work is causing some lanes to be shut down. But a lot of times, traffic jams just happen for no apparent reason. Traffic engineers call these incidents “phantom traffic jams.” Most people assume these phantom
- [How long will it take to get compensation for my injury?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-long-will-it-take-to-get-compensation-for-my-injury/) - “How long will it take to settle my claim?” Unfortunately, the other party’s insurance company often tries to prolong the process, while other factors make it impossible to predict precisely how long it will take. It’s understandable that when you’re hurt by another person’s careless behavior, you want to know when you can collect the
- [Congress mandates new technology to prevent drunk driving: what you need to know](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/congress-mandates-new-technology-to-prevent-drunk-driving/) - Drunk driving accidents claimed the lives of 236 Virginians and more than 10,000 people nationwide in a recent year. Now the federal government has taken serious steps to address this issue. Legislation passed by Congress requires automakers to develop technology that prevents automobiles from operating if the driver is intoxicated. Under provisions of the trillion-dollar
- [Stay safe on the road this Labor Day – easy tips for travelling before and while you drive!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/stay-safe-on-the-road-this-labor-day/) - Labor Day is the day to honor the hard-working Americans who keep our economy going. It’s also a great time to take a break and celebrate with friends and family. But, with so many people taking vacations or just enjoying local festivities, Labor Day weekend is a dangerous time to be on the road. In a
- [Seven tips to drive safely in construction zones](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/seven-tips-to-drive-safely-in-construction-zones/) - Keeping traffic flowing smoothly on our roads and highways is vital for maintaining a robust economy in Virginia. Our more than 6 million licensed drivers average one-way commutes of almost 30 minutes each day. Further, more than 10 percent of Virginia commuters work in another state. The men and women who do construction on our
- [What to do when you see a blinking yellow turn arrow in Virginia](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-to-do-when-you-see-a-blinking-yellow-turn-arrow-in-virginia/) - When you’re getting ready to turn left at an intersection with a traffic light, you may have noticed a blinking yellow arrow with a sign next to it that says, “Left Turn Yield on Flashing Yellow Arrow.” The flashing yellow arrow is becoming more common at Virginia intersections. If you see one, it means you
- [What are the penalties for Virginians using a handheld device while driving?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-are-the-penalties-for-virginians-using-a-handheld-device-while-driving/) - With the increased popularity of talking and texting on cell phones in recent years, distracted driving has been on the rise for the past 20 years. A distracted driver is needlessly risking their own life and the lives of others. That’s why GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys initiated our “Texts=Wrecks” campaign – to help keep our
- [Is it dangerous to drive too slowly?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/is-it-dangerous-to-drive-too-slowly/) - Is it dangerous to drive too slowly? This may seem like a silly question, but it’s actually a serious issue. And the answer is “yes.” Slow drivers can create a hazard by forcing other drivers to make sudden decisions that can lead to an accident. If you are driving more slowly than the flow of
- [Safe Summer Driving](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/safe-summer-driving/) - Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy beautiful Virginia. Picnics, barbecues, and holidays are opportunities to take a break from work and spend time with friends and family. But summer is also the most dangerous time of the year to be on the road. With more people driving, the number of auto
- [Congratulations to Our 2022 “Texts=Wrecks” Scholarship Winner!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/congratulations-to-our-2022-textswrecks-scholarship-winner/) - We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys would like to announce our 2022 scholarship winner. We have been awarding our annual “Text=Wrecks” scholarship to college-bound students since 2018. By offering this scholarship and the associated essay contest, we hope to benefit all communities by encouraging students to build a safer world. We were impressed by the
- [Announcing Our 2022 “Texts=Wrecks” Scholarship Finalists](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/announcing-our-2022-textswrecks-scholarship-finalists/) - At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we are truly heartened by this year’s response to our annual “Texts=Wrecks” scholarship. We received hundreds of essays from students across the country. To be eligible to win, students were asked to submit short essays about how they can make smart decisions to avoid distracted and impaired driving. We were
- [Exciting news: “Smart headlights” mean safer driving](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/smart-headlights-for-safer-driving/) - Cars are constantly getting safer. Automatic braking systems, rear-view cameras, tire pressure monitoring systems, and blind spot detection are just a few of the recent innovations that help protect you and your family when you’re on the road. But there’s one essential component of auto safety that hasn’t been substantially upgraded in more than 50
- [The emotional recovery from a TBI](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/the-emotional-recovery-from-a-tbi/) - A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-lasting consequences that impact various aspects of your life. People who are suffering from a TBI often require extensive medical care to recover. TBI victims may suffer severe psychological and emotional distress. It’s essential for friends, peers, and family members to provide TBI victims with the emotional support
- [Virginia’s new three feet bicycle passing law](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/virginias-new-three-feet-bicycle-passing-law/) - Riding a bicycle is a wonderful way to stay in shape, and it allows to you to breathe fresh air while experiencing the natural splendor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. When practiced as a group activity, cycling is also a nice way to connect with friends and family. But riding a bike can be dangerous.
- [How to maximize your insurance settlement after a car wreck](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-to-maximize-your-insurance-settlement-after-a-car-wreck/) - A serious car crash can change your life. It can happen so fast, and then you have so much to deal with at once. You may be seriously injured, and if you had passengers, you may have loved ones or friends who also need help. The first thing to do after an accident is to
- [What causes pedestrian injuries in Virginia?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-causes-pedestrian-injuries-in-virginia/) - If you are a pedestrian and get struck by a car or truck, with nothing to protect your body, you are vulnerable to serious injuries. Even if you are following all traffic and safety laws, pedestrians can easily be injured or killed by negligent drivers. Although pedestrians were involved in less than two percent of
- [GibsonSingleton kicks off annual Texts=Wrecks Scholarship!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-kicks-off-annual-textswrecks-scholarship/) - We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys are launching our Texts=Wrecks Scholarship for 2022. The past few years have certainly been challenging for students, but we are confident that they will once again impress us with their ambition, ingenuity, and compassion! At our firm, we try to stop accidents before they happen. That’s why we started
- [What are the eight best bicycle trails in Virginia?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-are-the-eight-best-bicycle-trails-in-virginia/) - Cycling is a healthy, economical, and eco-friendly sport. Regular cycling means regular physical activity, which helps protect you from many serious health conditions. Cycling is also a comfortable exercise that allows you to build up intensity slowly to fit your needs. If you have knee or ankle issues that prevent you from running or walking,
- [How can you speed up your recovery after a motorcycle accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-can-you-speed-up-your-recovery-after-a-motorcycle-accident/) - Motorcycles are smaller, lighter, less visible, and less stable than cars. Motorcycle riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle, so they are vulnerable to serious injuries in a crash. Depending on the nature, severity, and extent of injuries, recovery from a wreck can take weeks, months, even years. Some riders never recover completely from
- [How to keep your kids safe around dogs](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-to-keep-you-kids-safe-around-dogs/) - A dog can be a great addition to your family, offering a special type of companionship, especially for children. I speak from personal experience! Helping care for a dog can also teach your kids about responsibility. But a dog is not a toy. And no matter how gentle the dog may seem, leaving small children
- [What makes a Medical Malpractice Case in Virginia?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-makes-a-medical-malpractice-case-in-virginia/) - Many people believe that being unhappy with a medical outcome could be a basis for a medical malpractice case. The reality is that in order to have a medical malpractice case in Virginia, you have to show that a reasonable medical standard of care was not met and that there were resulting injuries. Question: What
- [How much is your personal injury case worth in Virginia, and how can you get a fair deal?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-much-is-your-personal-injury-case-worth-in-virginia-and-how-can-you-get-a-fair-deal/) - If you have been injured through someone else’s negligence, how much your case is worth will depend on several factors. There’s no such thing as a “personal injury loss calculator” -- every case is different. What types of damages can you claim? The two main types of damages in a personal injury claim are economic
- [GibsonSingleton is Sponsoring the 2021 December First Friday by Gloucester Arts on Main](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/december-first-friday-by-gloucester-arts-on-main-sponsored-by-gibsonsingleton/) - GibsonSingleton is proud to sponsor the 2021 December First Friday event by Gloucester Arts on Main! Join us for a Small Works show, featuring work by local and regional artists and artisans. We will also have a Holiday Boutique where you can find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts for your special someone. Come and watch a live
- [When do pedestrians have the right of way in Virginia?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/when-do-pedestrians-have-the-right-of-way-in-virginia/) - A pedestrian in Virginia is anyone on foot, or anyone who is not using a motor vehicle. A person using a skateboard, roller skates, or an e-scooter could be considered a pedestrian. Bicyclists may also be included in the pedestrian category, although they are required to yield to people on foot. Right of way is
- [What to do when a dog bites your child](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-to-do-when-a-dog-bites-your-child/) - It’s traumatic for all concerned when a child is bitten by a dog. Sad Facts: Any dog will bite under certain circumstances, and all children are vulnerable to serious injuries. Dogs are more likely to attack children than adults, and dog bite injuries tend to be more serious in children. Severe dog bites most frequently
- [Why your shoulder pain may be a torn rotator cuff](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-your-shoulder-pain-may-be-a-torn-rotator-cuff/) - Rotator cuff tears are common injuries in car accidents. If you have been involved in a collision and are experiencing pain in your shoulder, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. The sooner a rotator cuff tear is diagnosed and treated, the sooner you can begin to heal. If left untreated,
- [Why did my airbags not go off during my accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-did-my-airbags-not-go-off-during-my-accident/) - If you were involved in a crash and your airbags did not deploy, you may be wondering why they didn’t. Airbags are not designed to deploy in every collision – only in certain types of accidents. Frontal airbags should deploy in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal wrecks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
- [Why hospitals now have to share treatment prices (and how it helps you after an accident)](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-hospitals-now-have-to-share-treatment-prices-and-how-it-helps-you-after-an-accident/) - One reason people don’t go to the hospital after an accident is the high cost of medical care. Even with good health insurance, many people can’t handle the out-of-pocket expenses that come with an emergency room visit, MRI scan, or surgery. And, most people can’t predict how expensive a medical bill will be because hospitals
- [What you need to know about motorcycle insurance in Virginia](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-motorcycle-insurance-in-virginia/) - Like everyone who operates a motor vehicle in Virginia, motorcyclists are required to carry minimum liability insurance. This requirement under Commonwealth law helps hold drivers and riders financially responsible for any accidents and injuries they cause. WARNING: If you are injured while driving or riding on a motorcycle, you may not be able to get
- [Is the dust in airbags dangerous?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/is-the-dust-in-airbags-dangerous/) - Airbags save lives in car accidents – there is plenty of evidence to support that. But they can also cause injuries, ranging from minor to severe, when they deploy. One way airbags cause injury is through exposure to the chemical dust they contain. When airbags deploy in a crash, drivers and passengers may suffer chemical
- [6 ways an airbag can injure you in an accident](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/6-ways-an-airbag-can-injure-you-in-an-accident/) - During a car accident, the two best safety devices in your car are your seatbelts and airbags. Together, these devices have saved thousands of lives. But, while airbags may prevent fatal injuries, you may still suffer serious trauma in a collision. At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we have met with many clients who experienced hearing
- [Don’t let a computer decide your worth](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/dont-let-a-computer-decide-your-worth/) - Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a topic of sci-fi films and novels that deal with futuristic societies. You may think we are decades away from computers running the world, but in some cases, computers already do make the decisions. Big insurance companies already use AI and computer software to handle accident claims. In an
- [5 myths (and facts) about rabies (and dog bites)](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/5-myths-and-facts-about-rabies-and-dog-bites/) - When you hear “rabies,” you probably think of an angry, violent coyote foaming at the mouth. While rabies, or rabies lyssavirus, is more common in wild animals, any mammal can catch it, including your neighbor’s friendly dog – or even cat. Rabies is a scary disease, because it is often fatal if you do not
- [After a crash, watch out for these symptoms of brain injury](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/after-a-crash-watch-out-for-these-symptoms-of-brain-injury/) - It’s a common injury after a car crash, and it doesn’t always seem bad – at first. But a blow to the head can change your life. While wearing a seatbelt properly and having working airbags can keep you and your loved ones safer, you can still suffer a brain injury in a collision. Brain
- [Congratulations to Our 2021 “Texts=Wrecks” Winner!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/congratulations-to-our-2021-textswrecks-winner/) - By Beth Gibson, Director of Community Outreach GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys is devoted to serving our neighbors who have been injured in serious car accidents. But, if we had it our way, no one would ever be injured due to someone else’s negligence. Driving under the influence, speeding, texting – there is no excuse for
- [Announcing our 2021 “Texts=Wrecks” Scholarship finalists!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/announcing-our-2021-textswrecks-scholarship-finalists/) - By Beth Gibson, Director of Community Outreach We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys know too well how devastating texting while driving can be. Many of our clients have been severely injured by negligent drivers who apparently thought their phones were more important than others’ lives on the road. That’s why we started our “Texts=Wrecks” scholarship
- [5 ways to protect your teenager from distracted walking](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/5-ways-to-protect-your-teenager-from-distracted-walking/) - Here at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we work to educate our neighbors in Virginia about the dangers of distracted driving through our annual “Texts=Wrecks” Campaign. But there is another danger we should all be aware of, and that’s distracted walking. While it does not cause as much destruction as distracted driving, distracted walking is a
- [What happens if I’m stopped by a Virginia police officer and I do not have insurance?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-happens-if-im-stopped-by-a-virginia-police-officer-and-i-do-not-have-insurance/) - Flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror are rarely a good sign. What happens if you are stopped by law enforcement while driving on a public road, and you do not have automobile, truck, or motorcycle insurance? Answer: a lot. Do I have to have insurance in Virginia? In Virginia, you are required to maintain
- [Chesterfield County remembers fatal texting-while-driving crash](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/chesterfield-county-remembers-fatal-texting-while-driving-crash/) - By Beth Gibson, Director of Community Outreach At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we consider distracted driving one of the greatest menaces on our roads today. We see this casual act of negligence put our neighbors in danger almost every day. When we launched our first “Texts=Wrecks” Campaign in 2018, we wanted to educate our community
- [5 ways social media can ruin your insurance claim](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/5-ways-social-media-can-ruin-your-insurance-claim/) - It’s natural to share big events on social media. Engagements, birthdays, new jobs – it just takes a few clicks to tell everyone you know. In most cases, posting can be a fun pastime. But after a car wreck or serious injury, posting anything could be a huge mistake. After being seriously injured by someone
- [“Texts=Wrecks” 2021:  Learn how to keep your loved ones safer on the road](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/textswrecks-2021-learn-how-to-keep-your-loved-ones-safer-on-the-road/) - By Beth Gibson, Director of Community Outreach More than 3,100 people died in the United States because of distracted driving in 2019, according to the NHTSA, and these tragic numbers keep climbing each year. In Virginia, more than 23,000 distracted driving accidents happened on our roads, resulting in more than 13,000 injuries and 120 deaths.
- [How your family’s insurance can help you after a crash](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-your-familys-insurance-can-help-you-after-a-crash/) - A single car accident is enough to bankrupt the average person. You may be left with expensive medical bills, weeks to months out of work, and have to replace your car. If another driver caused your injuries, you hope you can file a claim with his insurance company to cover the bills. Unfortunately, most drivers
- [GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys announces 2021 scholarship](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-virginia-injury-attorneys-announces-2021-scholarship/) - By Beth Gibson, Director of Community Outreach We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys are once again offering our Texts=Wrecks Scholarship for 2021. The past year has been difficult, but we know that the youth of today are working harder than ever to help make the world a better place. Distracted driving was responsible for 80%
- [How do I know when to file a personal injury claim?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-do-i-know-when-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim/) - After an accident, you may want to get the insurance claim process over and done with as soon as possible. Few people have the spare cash to deal with the costs of a car or motorcycle wreck, boat collision, truck crash, or other serious accident. By filing an insurance claim, you hope to recover the
- [Self-driving cars in Virginia are closer than you think. Here’s what you need to know.](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/self-driving-cars-in-virginia-are-closer-than-you-think-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Self-driving cars may sound like science fiction, but in Virginia, they are already a reality. Over the past decade, auto manufacturers and tech companies have moved into the Commonwealth to develop futuristic cars. In fact, Fairfax County has its own self-driving shuttle service, and researchers are testing self-driving technologies every day at Virginia Tech. While
- [How to keep safe on your moped](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-to-keep-safe-on-your-moped/) - Riding a moped can be fun, whether you’re zipping around your neighborhood, running errands, or zooming around a college campus. However, as with any vehicle, you need to know how to keep safe on the road. We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys have represented too many seriously injured moped riders, and we’ve learned some lessons
- [Patience is a virtue, and impatience on the road is reckless](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/patience-is-a-virtue-and-impatience-on-the-road-is-reckless/) - Impatience may not immediately come to mind when you think about car wrecks, but an impatient driver can be just as dangerous as a distracted one. Impatience can lead to speeding, tailgating, illegal lane changes, even road rage, all of which cause collisions. How can impatient driving affect you? How dangerous is driver impatience? Impatience
- [GibsonSingleton law concludes “Car Seats for Kids” campaign with final winner, other highlights](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-law-concludes-car-seats-for-kids-campaign/) - By Beth Gibson, Director of Community Outreach We have concluded our “Car Seats for Kids” safety campaign by announcing our final car seat winner and by sharing more car safety information. For the giveaways, people were invited to nominate themselves or someone else on our Facebook page, and one winner was chosen randomly each month.
- [New Virginia cell phone law goes into effect in 2021: What does it mean for you?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/new-virginia-cell-phone-law-goes-into-effect-in-2021-what-does-it-mean-for-you/) - Drivers, start using Bluetooth or storing your cell phone out of reach. In just a few weeks, it will be illegal for anyone to hold a cell phone while driving in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This new law, as outlined in House Bill 874, was signed by Governor Ralph Northam in July, and it goes
- [Think twice about having an independent medical exam and be prepared if you have to have one](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/think-twice-about-having-an-independent-medical-exam-and-be-prepared-if-you-have-to-have-one/) - As much as we hope insurance companies will take care of us if we are ever injured in an accident, it does not always happen. Most insurance companies base their business model on maximizing premiums from customers and minimizing the amount paid to accident victims. When you file a claim after a car accident, dog
- [Is my child ready for a booster seat?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/is-my-child-ready-for-a-booster-seat/) - Have you noticed that your child has outgrown most of his clothes and shoes lately? Or perhaps she has trouble fitting into her car seat? Depending on your child’s height, weight, and age, it may be time to upgrade to a booster seat. “But why not just use a seat belt?” you may ask. Or
- [How can your child receive money from a personal injury claim?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-can-your-child-receive-money-from-a-personal-injury-claim/) - Watching your child deal with a traumatic injury can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. You may be worried about whether he will fully recover, if he will always struggle to do simple tasks, and how you will pay for his medical bills. If the injury was caused by another person’s negligence, such as
- [How do I keep my preschooler safe in a front-facing car seat?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-do-i-keep-my-preschooler-safe-in-a-front-facing-car-seat/) - Last month, we at GibsonSingleton wrote about how to use a rear-facing car seat for infants and toddlers. But what about when your child outgrows that and starts preschool? By as early as two-years-old, your child may be ready to switch to a front-facing seat. Using one can be confusing though. That’s why we have
- [Scrap it or repair it: what to do after a motorcycle crash?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/scrap-it-or-repair-it-what-to-do-after-a-motorcycle-crash/) - Although most motorcycle accidents cause serious injuries and trauma, many riders can’t wait to get back on the road again. They may send their bike to a repair shop or decide to scrap it and start over. But often, they will quickly agree to a payment for property damage and injury from the insurance provider.
- [Common dog bite defenses and how to bite back](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/common-dog-bite-defenses-and-how-to-bite-back/) - After a dog bite or attack, the last thing you want to do is fight with an insurance company. You may be in a lot of pain, worrying about rabies, dealing with an injury, or just trying to keep your mind off the traumatic memory. You understandably want your claim filed quickly, and the compensation
- [“Virginia Lawyers Weekly” highlights GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys’ community outreach this week](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/virginia-lawyers-weekly-highlights-gibsonsingleton-virginia-injury-attorneys-community-outreach-this-week/) - “Virginia Lawyers Weekly,” the Commonwealth’s go-to legal publication, featured GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys this week, focusing on our community outreach. Their article highlighted our “Car Seats for Kids” campaign and contest, described our “Texts=Wrecks” spring campaign, and showcased our other educational outreach efforts that we perform in our local communities. “Virginia Lawyers Weekly” focuses on
- [How can I make sure my baby is safe in the car?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-can-i-make-sure-my-baby-is-safe-in-the-car/) - Bringing home your first baby from the hospital can be scary. What parent hasn’t felt unprepared to care for a precious new life? Along the way, choosing and installing your baby’s first car seat can also feel daunting. All the options available are overwhelming, and figuring out how to install and use one properly can
- [Enter to win our “Car Seats for Kids” giveaway and learn more about keeping kids safe on the road](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/enter-to-win-our-car-seats-for-kids-giveaway/) - We are pleased to announce our fall “Car Seats for Kids” giveaway campaign to help keep more children safe in Virginia. In lieu of our annual coat drive, we are offering this “touchless” contest and informational campaign to support the safety of local families. Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of children over the
- [Is your dream car the best option for you?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/is-your-dream-car-the-best-option-for-you/) - Have you ever debated between buying the car of your dreams and getting the most affordable option instead? Have you given up your goal of off-roading adventures in a jeep and bought a pickup for work? Or did you choose the SUV to keep up with your growing family, instead of the Mustang you really
- [Can a car wreck affect my hearing?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/can-a-car-wreck-affect-my-hearing/) - Hearing loss is an often-ignored injury that can occur in a car accident. That’s why it’s important to know that even minor damage to your hearing can develop into a lasting medical condition. For example, what may start as ringing in the ear can lead to vertigo and even deafness if not properly treated. Sadly,
- [How to understand emergency room intake forms and know what to sign](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-to-understand-emergency-room-intake-forms-and-know-what-to-sign/) - We all know that a hospital visit requires a ton of paperwork, and this can be annoying if you were just in an auto accident. You may feel frustrated and confused as you try to fill out all the forms correctly, especially because you just want proper treatment. But improperly filling out forms or not
- [Three tests you may need after a crash](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/three-tests-you-may-need-after-a-crash/) - Car accidents can be chaotic and confusing, even when you’re getting medical check-ups afterward. You may assume you need an X-ray if your hand is broken, but what about other tests? You may have heard of a CT-scan or MRI, but who understands what they are and when we might need one? At GibsonSingleton Virginia
- [How a personal injury attorney can help with your own insurance company after an accident](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-a-personal-injury-attorney-can-help-with-your-own-insurance-company-after-an-accident/) - When we pay car insurance premiums, we expect our insurance company to have our backs if we are ever in an accident, especially if the other driver was at fault. But the truth is that car insurance companies are not charitable organizations; instead, they are focused on profits. To them, if they pay out every
- [Dealing with medical expenses after an accident—5 steps to guide you](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/dealing-with-medical-expenses-after-an-accident-5-steps-to-guide-you/) - After an accident, most victims worry about the looming medical bills they will have to pay. Most people live paycheck to paycheck, so having to take time off from work severely limits their ability to cover their medical expenses. Often, accident victims will delay treatment—either refusing a trip to the emergency room (ER) or waiting
- [See the right doctors after your car accident – right away](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/see-the-right-doctors-after-your-car-accident-right-away/) - Seeking medical attention is one of the most important steps you can take after a car accident, even if you don’t think you have a serious injury. Your adrenaline can spike during trauma, and the shock can mask a major injury. If in doubt, visit a nearby emergency room immediately, or at minimum, get checked
- [Are you ready to meet our 2020 “Texts=Wrecks” Scholarship winner?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/are-you-ready-to-meet-our-2020-textswrecks-scholarship-winner/) - We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys spent many weeks reviewing the almost 1,000 applications we received for our 2020 “Texts=Wrecks” Scholarship. It wasn’t easy to choose five finalists and then the winner of our $1,000 scholarship. But after reading and re-reading some amazing essays, we have reached a consensus. We congratulate: Michael H. from Americus,
- [What’s the story on wrecks with delivery drivers?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/whats-the-story-on-wrecks-with-delivery-drivers/) - Quick delivery is a mainstay of our culture now, whether it’s from Amazon, FedEx Express, or UPS. These delivery services have become especially important during Virginia’s Stay at Home Order, because we in the Commonwealth need a safe way to order and receive essential goods. In addition, many e-commerce sites, from independent artists to healthy
- [Meet our 2020 “Texts=Wrecks” Scholarship finalists!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/meet-our-2020-textswrecks-scholarship-finalists/) - We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys have been busily reading the many (and often fabulous!) essays you sent to us for our 2020 “Texts=Wrecks” Scholarship. It’s been inspiring to see how many young people care about driving safely – and helping others stay safer too. We received an incredible number of applications! Thank you to everyone
- [Fear and Reality: Should you accept the insurance company’s offer, or file a claim?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/fear-and-reality-should-you-accept-the-insurance-companys-offer-or-file-a-claim/) - Accidents bring a lot of emotions: anger, depression, anxiety, stress, fear. Most people just want to get back to life before it happened and wish they could avoid the pain and costs altogether. Many think they just have to handle most of the expenses themselves because they expect the insurance companies to lowball them. But
- [GibsonSingleton recognizes outstanding service during pandemic](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-recognizes-outstanding-service-during-pandemic/) - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys has helped our community recognize local service superstars – medical workers, first responders and educators – during the COVID-19 crisis. Our law firm held three contests on Facebook in April to help people recognize outstanding local individuals in each field. Hundreds responded, taking time to recognize and thank someone else. We randomly
- [How can I prevent a boating accident from happening?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-can-i-prevent-a-boating-accident-from-happening/) - Boating in Eastern Virginia – whether by river, bay, or ocean – is an epic pastime. Many of us have grown up enjoying the water, learning to swim, fish, and handle boats since childhood. But even the most experienced boater can be in an accident. Maybe another boat is speeding by with a driver who
- [How do you prepare for a personal injury claim?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-do-you-prepare-for-a-personal-injury-claim/) - Whether you’ve tripped and fallen down a flight of broken stairs or you were hit by a car while crossing the street, the weight of your injuries is probably pressing down on you. It can be difficult to brush off a broken leg or chronic back pain, especially when it’s difficult to play with your
- [Safe driving tips for Virginia's rural roads](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/safe-driving-tips-for-virginias-rural-roads/) - When you imagine a car accident, you might think of two or more cars, one being drunk or distracted, on a busy highway or at a crowded intersection. While this is a common scenario, car accidents happen just as often on a rural road as in a heavily trafficked urban center. Furthermore, the remote nature
- [New cellphone ban inching closer to law in Virginia – what will it mean for you?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/new-cellphone-ban-inching-closer-to-law-in-virginia-what-will-it-mean-for-you/) - Get ready, Virginia drivers! A new driving law may hit the roads in 2021, according to the Washington Post. Previous Virginia laws only prohibit reading or sending messages while driving and using cell phones while driving in a work zone. But this new law, known as House Bill 874, will outright ban drivers from holding
- [Keeping your teen driver safe this spring – and beyond](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/keeping-your-teen-driver-safe-this-spring-and-beyond/) - Teaching your teenager to drive is stress-inducing for parents, to put it mildly. Even after a teen has his driver’s license and is demonstrating safe driving practices, we can still feel anxious about letting him on the road. This is especially true in the spring when traffic in Virginia typically rises drastically. Driving risks in
- [GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys announce 2020 “Text=Wrecks” Scholarship](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-virginia-injury-attorneys-announce-2020-textwrecks-scholarship/) - We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys are enthusiastic to kick off our 2020 Texts=Wrecks Scholarship! There’s no better cure for a dangerous situation than preventing the situation to start with. For example, choosing not to drink and drive decreases your chances of causing a drunk-driving accident by 100%, and the same goes for texting while
- [Save lives - join our 2020 “Texts=Wrecks” campaign](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/save-lives-join-our-2020-textswrecks-campaign/) - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys is expanding our annual “Texts=Wrecks” campaign this year to reduce the number of people injured or killed by distracted drivers in Eastern Virginia. Eighty percent of all Virginia vehicle accidents in 2018 were caused by drivers being distracted, either by their phones or otherwise, causing them to take their eyes off
- [Elementary students, enter our “Texts=Wrecks” contest to win a free bike!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/elementary-students-enter-our-textswrecks-contest-to-win-a-free-bike/) - As part of our “Texts=Wrecks” campaign, GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys is hosting a contest for elementary students (K-5th grade) in Virginia. Students can share their best ideas for ways to help adults focus more on driving and win a bike! Kids, when adults are driving, they need to focus on driving. But we all know
- [What to look for in a personal injury attorney](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-personal-injury-attorney/) - Filing a Virginia personal injury claim can be confusing, to say the least. Beyond dealing with your injuries, your damaged car or other property, and your emotional shock, you now need to know what the law says about your case. This can involve asking some big questions, which the everyday person may not know. You
- [How important is uninsured motorist coverage in Virginia?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-important-is-uninsured-motorist-coverage-in-virginia/) - We all dread the thought that we could be in a car accident one day. We hold our breath when a big truck leans into our lane, or we see a car speeding toward us in our rearview mirror. Beyond the fear of injury, there’s the financial anxiety we all have. We think: “What if
- [Thank you for giving more than 675 coats during our annual Coat Drive](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/thank-you-for-giving-more-than-675-coats-during-our-annual-coat-drive/) - Our generous community donated more than 675 coats during our annual coat drive. We gave many of the coats to the Gloucester Salvation Army, the Gloucester United for Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST), and the Hampton Veterans Administration Medical Center Among this year’s highlights were Gloucester resident Krystal Hansford and her young daughter Harper bringing coats,
- [Hear about one of Ken’s most difficult murder trials – and how it can help you today](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/hear-about-kens-most-difficult-trial/) - Ken Gibson began his legal career taking on violent criminals in court, both as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., and as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Norfolk, Virginia. That extensive courtroom experience is invaluable when GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys go to trial in personal injury claims today. Ken talks
- [What should I do after a car accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-should-i-do-after-car-accident/) - In the first moments after a wreck, try to remain calm, and take deep breaths. Move slowly, and pay attention to how your body feels. If you’re hurt, call 911 immediately. Here is more helpful advice from Virginia personal injury lawyers John Singleton and Ken Gibson: What’s the first thing that will happen after a
- [Ken’s big Los Angeles case – and what it means to you](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/kens-big-los-angeles-case/) - During Ken Gibson’s time as a federal prosecutor, he handled interesting and complicated cases. Some took him far from his home state of Virginia. In this interview, Ken speaks about one of the most challenging cases he handled. Ken: “One of the most challenging cases that I handled was the prosecution of a police officer
- [It’s time to give through our fifth annual Fall Coat Drive!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/its-time-to-give-fifth-annual-fall-coat-drive/) - Our fifth annual Fall Coat Drive has started, and will last through December 20, 2019! We invite you to drop off new or used coats from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at our office on 4073 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. We are again working with the Salvation Army in Gloucester, the
- [Standing up to the big guys: John Singleton tells us about his toughest case](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/john-singleton-tells-us-about-his-toughest-case/) - Our personal injury lawyers at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys take their role as “defender of the little guy” seriously. In a recent interview, partner John Singleton talked about one of his most difficult cases, and the outcome: John: “My most difficult case was a guy that was hit by a tractor-trailer, and he suffered some
- [Is handling a tractor-trailer case more difficult than a car accident case?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/handling-tractor-trailer-case-more-difficult/) - In this interview, Virginia personal injury lawyers John Singleton and Ken Gibson discuss how a collision with a semi-truck isn’t the same as a collision with another car. So how can you get justice? Let’s hear what they have to say: Could several parties be involved in my injury by a tractor-trailer? John: “A tractor-trailer
- [Why are motorcycle accidents so challenging?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-motorcycle-accidents-challenging/) - While motorcycle accident cases share many of the same characteristics as car accident cases, they tend to be more difficult to recover from—both physically and financially. John Singleton and Ken Gibson of GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys spoke about the significance of motorcycle collisions in a recent interview: What’s important to know about a motorcycle wreck?
- [Why Ken switched from criminal prosecution to personal injury law – and how you can benefit](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-ken-switched-from-criminal-to-personal-injury-law/) - Before dedicating themselves to personal injury law exclusively, John Singleton and Ken Gibson handled all sorts of legal matters -- from family law to bankruptcy to insurance defense to criminal prosecution. In this interview, Ken, a former prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Norfolk, Virginia, explained why they
- [GibsonSingleton selects a winner for Texts=Wrecks Scholarship 2019!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-winner-scholarship-2019/) - It’s June 13, 2019, and you know what that means… it’s time for our law firm to announce who won the Texts=Wrecks Scholarship 2019! We asked for solutions to combat dangerous, drunk, and distracted driving in our lives. Since motor vehicle crashes are still the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S., this
- [Meet our “Texts=Wrecks” finalists, who are taking a stand for safety!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/meet-our-finalists-taking-a-stand-for-safety/) - Distracted driving claimed the lives of at least 6,227 pedestrians last year across the United States, and that’s not counting the number of people who were in cars. The worst part is, most of these accidents were likely due to a smartphone, which means they were 100 percent preventable! A brand-new study has shown that
- [Why John became a lawyer, and how his choice can help you](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-john-became-a-lawyer/) - When you become a lawyer, you hear a lot of lawyer jokes. In fact, “attorney” is probably one of the least popular professions in America. Only 18 percent of Americans feel that lawyers contribute to society, according to a Pew Research Center poll. That was down from 2009, when 23 percent did. But we’d bet
- [John shares how an insurance company evaluates your case](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/john-shares-how-insurance-co-evaluates-your-case/) - Virginia is a “fault” state after a car crash, which means the person at-fault for the accident needs to pay for the costs of the accident. In a car accident claim, you’re usually going to be seeking compensation from the at-fault driver’s auto insurance company. In this interview, John Singleton, partner at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury
- [Ken explains the firm’s “Zero Fee Guarantee” and how it can help you](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/ken-explains-zero-fee-guarantee/) - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys has a “Zero Fee Guarantee,” meaning that if you’re injured in an accident and want us to represent you, you pay nothing upfront to file a personal injury claim. During a recent interview, partner Ken Gibson explained: How does your “Zero Fee Guarantee” work? Ken: “That’s a big question that we
- [How long does the average personal injury claim take?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-long-does-personal-injury-claim-take/) - If you were injured in an accident and want to file a personal injury lawsuit, you’re probably wondering how long it will take to get the compensation you deserve. In a recent interview, Ken Gibson and John Singleton tackled that question. Ken: “Often, clients want to know how long their personal injury case will take.
- [GibsonSingleton says: "Say no to distracted driving, say yes to safer driving, and win our scholarship!"](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-win-our-2019-scholarship/) - It’s that time of year again! We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys are kicking off prom and graduation season a little early with our Texts=Wrecks Scholarship 2019. The prize is $1,000 for college expenses, and the scholarship is open to any 3.0-GPA-or-above student in the United States. Whether you were born and grew up here,
- [Ken dishes on "settlement mills" – what they are and how you can avoid them](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/ken-dishes-on-settlement-mills/) - Lawyers are everywhere. They’re on TV, promising you money—fast! They advertise all over the Internet, telling you to call toll-free numbers like “SU4-CASH, CAR-HURT, WIN-CASH, WIN-4YOU, 1RU-HURT, UIN-PAIN,” and more. But how legitimate are these law firms? Can they make good on their promises? Or are they what’s known as “settlement mills”? In a recent
- [Do you have enough insurance coverage?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/have-enough-insurance-coverage/) - When people come to GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys for help, most think they’re “covered” by their auto insurance company. But are they? Here’s what personal injury lawyers Ken Gibson and John Singleton had to say: John: “It’s amazing when we talk to people, and ask, ‘What kind of insurance coverage do you have?’ And they
- [Thank you for giving more than 640 coats during our annual Coat Drive this year](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/thank-you-more-than-640-coats-this-year/) - Our annual Coat Drive collected more than 640 coats from generous donors this fall. We then gave many of the coats to the Salvation Army of Gloucester, the Gloucester United for Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST), and the Hampton Veterans Administration Medical Center, which serves many homeless veterans. This year, we also gave coats to LINK
- [Why we do our "Texts=Wrecks" campaign](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-we-do-our-texts-wrecks-campaign/) - The team at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys understands the value of community, and we take our commitment to giving back seriously. The partners of the firm, John Singleton and Ken Gibson, talked about one of our public safety campaigns in a recent interview: John: “One of our beliefs is that we want to educate our
- [What Virginia's "contributory negligence" laws mean to you](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-contributory-negligence-mean-to-you/) - “Negligence” is a word lawyers use a lot. But what does it mean? Well, negligence may be someone acting irresponsibly, or someone failing to act with a proper degree of care toward others—a degree which would be expected from a reasonable person in the same situation. For example, a reasonable person would not attempt to
- [How medpay can help you after a car crash](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-medpay-can-help-after-crash/) - Medical bills are the No. 1 cause of bankruptcy in the United States, according to many experts. After all, few people plan on having sky-high medical bills, and no one expects to get seriously injured. Fortunately, Virginia has a type of insurance that may help if you or your family member are injured in an
- [Coat drive on track to help more people this year](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/coat-drive-on-track-to-help-more-people-this-year/) - Thanks to our generous community, our 2018 coat drive has already received and distributed 402 coats! Just last week, members of First Morning Star Baptist Church in Bena, VA, donated 45 coats. Church member Edward Washington brought them in, and asked that as many as possible go to the Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST).
- [For teens, supplemental driving education can save lives!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/for-teens-supplemental-driving-ed-can-save-lives/) - Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of accidental deaths for teens in the United States. Wrecks account for one in every three teen fatalities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Meanwhile, “the first six months of unsupervised driving are the most hazardous in a novice driver’s driving experience,” according
- [Drowsy driving is more dangerous than you think](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/drowsy-driving-more-dangerous-than-you-think/) - Why GibsonSingleton hopes you’ll observe Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Sixty percent of Americans have driven while sleepy in the past year, while 37 percent admitted having fallen asleep behind the wheel, according to the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep in America poll. We hear a lot about the dangers of drunk driving, drugged driving, speeding, and distracted driving,
- [10 Halloween safety tips from our family to yours](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/10-halloween-safety-tips/) - Keep your little goblins and yourself safe this year! It’s fall, ya’ll, on the Middle Peninsula—a beautiful time of year. The leaves are changing, and there’s a chill in the air. It’s also the time when the line between “fright” and “fun” can get blurred. Yes, Halloween is right around the corner, and visions of
- [Remember your seat belt...](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/remember-your-seat-belt/) - It can save you and those you love Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Traffic accidents resulted in more than 37,461 fatalities and 2.2 million injuries in 2016 alone. That’s about 102 people killed each day in car crashes—or one person every 14 minutes! Yet a
- [GibsonSingleton receiving items for Marine Toys for Tots program](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-marine-toys-for-tots-program/) - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys is a drop-off location for the Marine Toys for Tots program now through December 15, 2018. We invite you to drop off new, unwrapped toys from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at our office, 4073 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. We are working with the local chapter of
- [It’s time to give through our fourth annual Fall Coat Drive!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/its-time-to-give-fourth-annual-fall-coat-drive/) - Our fourth annual Fall Coat Drive has started, and will last through December 21, 2018. We invite you to drop off new or used coats from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at our office: 4073 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. We are again working with the Salvation Army in Gloucester, the Gloucester
- [How to respond after and prepare for a hurricane in Virginia – updated](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-to-prepare-for-hurricane-in-virginia/) - Florence may have been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, but many people in the Carolinas have lost their lives, and tens of thousands more were left without homes. States of emergency were declared in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, but Virginia closed our hurricane shelters on Friday, Sept. 14, due to the reduced
- [Has your child’s booster seat been recalled?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/has-your-childs-booster-seat-been-recalled/) - The most precious cargo you will ever carry in your car is a child. My wife and I have (thankfully) just finished the car seat and booster stage with our twins, but we know how much work it is. We’ve written several blogs in the past encouraging parents to ensure their car seats are in
- [How you can make Labor Day weekend safer for everyone](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-you-can-make-labor-day-safer-for-everyone/) - The “100 deadliest days of driving” end on Labor Day, according to the National Safety Council. And sadly, they often end with a bang because Labor Day consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous days of the year for people on the road, along with Memorial Day and Independence Day. This year, 45,800 serious
- [When a dog bites in Virginia, should you call a lawyer?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/when-dog-bites-should-you-call-lawyer/) - Dogs are “man’s best friend.” Between our team members at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we own a pack of lovable canines. But we can’t forget that dogs are descendants of wolves, carnivorous predators that roamed Virginia only 100 or so years ago. Because of this ancestry, modern dogs have powerful jaws and sharp teeth that
- [How to teach your kids pedestrian safety](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/teach-your-kids-pedestrian-safety/) - It’s a great but dangerous time to be a kid. With school, more children are out and about—walking, skateboarding, riding bikes, and crossing streets. Unfortunately, when children do these things, they have a greater risk of being injured or killed by drivers. This is a real concern in Virginia: we had the third-highest rate of
- [At our law firm, you’re our neighbor, not a number.](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/at-our-law-firm-youre-our-neighbor-not-a-number/) - Bringing clients big city experience, small town care. At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, the relationship with our clients goes beyond the ordinary. Some personal injury law firms are settlement mills, which means they take large numbers of cases, but don’t put it in the time and effort to get to know you and the damages
- [Seven tips for beating the heat in Virginia!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/seven-tips-beating-heat-virginia/) - After all the rain we’ve had this year, we Virginians are ready to get out and enjoy some summer sun. Having had quite a few 90+ degree days just this month already, we can only expect the heat to continue. But whether we’re at the mountains or beach, a cookout or softball game, or just
- [The winner of GibsonSingleton’s 2018 Texts=Wrecks scholarship is…](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/winner-gibsonsingleton-2018-scholarship/) - We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys asked a lot from our 2018 scholarship applicants: “What can you do to help combat distracted driving? What will you say when your friend starts checking text messages while driving? How are you going to take what you’ve learned so far in life to make good decisions now that
- [Meet our Texts=Wrecks finalists: Susan Li](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/meet-our-finalists-susan-li/) - It’s time to wrap up this blog series introducing you to our six Texts=Wrecks scholarship finalists, because we need to choose our winner! Last but not least, meet 18-year-old Susan Li from Lincoln, California. She’s heading off to Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California, to get a degree in Engineering in the fall. Here’s her
- [Meet our Texts=Wrecks finalists: Mckennah Palmer](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/meet-our-finalists-mckennah-palmer/) - Our next scholarship finalist is 18-year-old Mckennah Palmer from Eagle Mountain, Utah. She’s our first Western finalist, and we’re proud to welcome her! Mckennah will be pursuing a Computer Science degree at Brigham Young University, Idaho, in the fall. Here’s her strong and intelligent argument for never driving distracted. Introduction: Whenever I think of reaching
- [Meet our Texts=Wrecks finalists: Mae Dye](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/meet-our-finalists-mae-dye/) - We’ve met three fantastic individuals and read what they had to say about the dangers of driving distracted. We’re pleased to introduce our next scholarship finalist, 18-year-old Mae Dye from Gloucester, Virginia! She just graduated from Gloucester High School and will pursue her Bachelor of Arts at William & Mary in nearby Williamsburg in the
- [Meet our Texts=Wrecks finalists: Lauren Mayer](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/meet-our-finalists-lauren-mayer/) - We met Gillian Pritchett and Katherine Harper, and learned about their personal connections to drunk and distracted driving. The next of our six finalists for our 2018 Texts=Wrecks scholarship is Lauren Mayer. Lauren is an 18-year-old Computational & Applied Statistics Mathematical Biology major at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She’s from
- [Meet our Texts=Wrecks finalists: Katherine Harper](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/meet-our-finalists-katherine-harper/) - Welcome to this new blog series where we celebrate the six finalists for our 2018 Texts=Wrecks scholarship. Our second finalist is Katherine Harper, who is 20 and lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia. She is a student at the University of Georgia and is pursuing a degree in Health Promotion and MPH Health Policy and Management.
- [Meet our Texts=Wrecks finalists: Gillian Pritchett](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/meet-our-finalists-gillian-pritchett/) - Welcome to this new blog series where we celebrate the six finalists for our 2018 Texts=Wrecks scholarship. Our first finalist is Gillian Pritchett, a 19-year-old student at Wesleyan College in Georgia. Working toward her degree in Early Childhood Education, Gillian hails from Warner Robins, Georgia, and has a personal connection with reckless driving. We’ll let
- [These six finalists made a strong statement for GibsonSingleton’s 2018 scholarship](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/six-finalists-for-gibsonsingletons-2018-scholarship/) - It’s a fact that distracted driving is a bad idea. In our law firm’s home of Gloucester County, Virginia, we’ve seen almost 20 crashes involving “distraction” in 2018 alone. With a small population of fewer than 40,000 people in the county, that’s too many wrecks! We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys aren’t too discouraged, though.
- [The opioid crisis in Virginia: what you need to know](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/opioid-crisis-virginia-what-you-need-to-know/) - America is in the midst of an opioid epidemic, and Virginia is no exception. The Old Dominion had 803 deaths from fentanyl and heroin overdoses, and 465 fatalities from prescription opioid overdoses in 2016 alone. These figures seem to suggest that heroin and fentanyl addiction is more widespread than prescription opioid addiction, but looks can
- [Big city experience. Small town care.](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/big-city-experience-small-town-care/) - A conversation with Ken Gibson & John Singleton To let you know a little more about why we at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys do what we do, here are exclusive interviews with Ken and John! Q: Ken, which big cities have you lived and worked in? A: I have lived and worked in Washington, D.C.;
- [Let’s remember Memorial Day and celebrate National Military Appreciation Month](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/remember-memorial-day-celebrate-military-appreciation-month/) - Many people think of Memorial Day as another long weekend filled with barbecues, picnics, or maybe a road trip. I also love seeing all the American flags flying in our neighborhood and community. On Memorial Day, we’re really honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of all Americans and millions
- [“Texts=Wrecks” includes visual distractions](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/textswrecks-includes-visual-distractions/) - How you can avoid them Manual, cognitive, and visual: those are the three types of distracted driving. We’ve talked about cognitive distractions, as part of our “Texts=Wrecks” campaign in Virginia. We’ve talked about manual distractions. Today, let’s find out how to avoid visual distractions. Vision is one of the primary ways we gather information, particularly
- [It’s prom and graduation season](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/its-prom-and-graduation-season/) - How can you keep your teens safer on the road? Prom and graduation season is here. Although I’ve personally been spared having my daughter go on a date yet (she’s still in elementary school!), teens throughout Virginia are are eagerly diving into these rites of passage. But what many soon-to-be graduates don’t realize is that,
- [Law partners Gibson, Singleton oppose each other in drunk driving “mock sentencing trial” for Middlesex teen](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibson-singleton-drunk-driving-mock-sentencing-for-middlesex-teen/) - Just in time for senior prom, GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys Ken Gibson and John Singleton staged a mock “driving under the influence” (DUI) sentencing trial for Middlesex High School students on April 20. The trial demonstrated what can happen when teens drink alcohol and drive. Attorneys Gibson and Singleton worked with Middlesex County School Resource
- [On the trail of “the McKinsey documents”](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/the-mckinsey-documents/) - What big insurance companies’ strategies mean to you and your family “You’re in good hands with Allstate.” “Nationwide is on your side.” “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.” You’ve heard the slogans and the promises. The TV commercials are heartwarming, portraying an industry whose sole purpose is to serve those in need. But
- [Our “Texts=Wrecks” campaign continues](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/our-texts-wrecks-campaign-continues/) - Helping Virginia teens and adults make a difference Ken Gibson and John Singleton once answered a call to serve our country in the Marine Corps. Next, they went to law school and became attorneys in answer to a different call to serve others. Today, they are serving their community by speaking to local high school
- [Fight distracted driving AND win money for college!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/fight-distracted-driving-win-money-for-college/) - How we can all help youth and adults be safer America’s young people live in a dangerous world. You just have to check today’s news to confirm that. Opioid addiction, gun violence and school shootings, suicide, bullying—the list goes on. But let’s look at the numbers to find out what the biggest threat to our
- [“Texts=Wrecks” includes manual distractions](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/textswrecks-includes-manual-distractions/) - How can you avoid manual distractions and stay safer? Americans are busy, and we seem to be getting busier. Ironically, the technology revolution of the last 25 years adds to what we do each day, instead of making our lives easier. When I started practicing law, the fast form of written communication was a fax
- [“Texts=Wrecks” includes cognitive distractions](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/textswrecks-includes-cognitive-distractions/) - How can you avoid cognitive distractions and stay safer? We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys aren’t alone in sharing the message of “Texts=Wrecks.” Former chief claims officer for Liberty Mutual Insurance Ted Gramer recently said that distracted driving is an epidemic in the United States. He added: “Just the number of accidents that happen tear
- [GibsonSingleton seeks to reduce distracted driving with "Texts=Wrecks" campaign](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-texts-wrecks-campaign/) - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys has launched a “Texts=Wrecks” campaign to reduce the number of people injured or killed by distracted drivers in this area. As background, 80 percent of crashes in Virginia are now tied to distracted driving, according to AAA. An average of 11 teenagers die each day as a result, and texting while driving causes
- [John Singleton: “I’ve been there, just like other accident victims”](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/john-singleton-ive-been-there-just-like-other-accident-victims/) - The story below is also shared in the book, 7 Costly Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Virginia Auto Accident Case, by attorneys Ken Gibson and John Singleton. The attorneys wrote this book so that their Virginia neighbors don’t have to go through the same horrible experiences they did after their accidents. We recently sat down
- [Texts=Wrecks: Just say no to reckless driving](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/just-say-no-to-reckless-drunk-driving/) - And help teens say no, too During our Texts = Wrecks campaign, we at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys are writing and talking about the dangers of distracted driving, which is one form of reckless driving. Under Virginia law, “Any person who drives a vehicle on any highway recklessly, or at a speed or in a
- [Ken Gibson shares his car accident experience](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/ken-gibson-shares-accident-experience/) - People say that empathy is born out of experience. That’s true for accident survivors, who know firsthand the lingering pain of physical and other injuries. In their book, 7 Costly Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Virginia Auto Accident Case, attorneys Ken Gibson and John Singleton share their personal stories of being injured in car crashes
- [Texts=Wrecks: Stories and strategies that could save a life](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/texts-wrecks-stories-strategies-that-could-save-a-life/) - Texting while driving is illegal for all Virginia drivers. A first-time offense will result in a $125 fine. A second offense (and all subsequent offenses) will result in a $250 fine. But if you’re tempted to text while driving, don’t worry about the fines. Instead, just read the following stories or watch the videos. (Warning:
- [Texts=Wrecks: Could peeking at your phone really destroy a life?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/texts-wrecks-could-peeking-at-phone-destroy-a-life/) - Distracted driving happens any time a driver takes attention away from driving. It could be glancing at the time, adjusting music or climate controls, or even talking to your passenger. While distracted driving is not new, it has grown exponentially over the past 20 years. Why? The popularity of (or obsession with) cellphones, smartphones, and
- [GibsonSingleton receives more than 702 coats from generous community in annual Coat Drive](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-receives-702-coats-in-annual-coat-drive/) - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys’ Fall Coat Drive collected 702 coats plus cash donations from generous donors in the community. The firm primarily gave the coats to the Salvation Army, which distributes them to local children and many others in need, and the Hampton Veterans Administration Center, which serves many homeless veterans. “All recipients were appreciative,”
- [“Lawyers aren’t turkeys”](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/lawyers-arent-turkeys/) - Gibson, Singleton chair Christmas project to deliver 90 turkey dinners to local families in need Our attorneys, Ken Gibson and John Singleton, wanted to help local people who might not be having a Christmas dinner this year. To fulfill the mission, they enlisted their fellow members of the Middle Peninsula Bar Association. The Association jumped
- [Do car insurance companies care about me?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/do-car-insurance-companies-care-about-me/) - Judging by their heartwarming commercials, catchy phrases, and pledges to be “on your side,” you would think that insurance companies are the most compassionate and benevolent companies on earth. But are these “helping hands” and “good neighbors” as selfless as they would like us to believe? And do these multimillion-dollar corporations care about compensating those
- [Update: We’ve reached 501 coats!!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/update-weve-reached-501-coats/) - We have great news…. Middle Peninsula and beyond, you've done it! We asked for 500 coats for our annual Fall Coat Drive… You’ve given us 501 coats! Last year’s record is 504, and we’re pretty sure we can beat it. Though we reached our goal, we will still happily accept and deliver more children’s coats for families
- [Can we help our children be safer in and around school buses?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/can-we-help-children-be-safer-around-school-buses/) - If you’re like most parents (including us!), you always worry a little when you’re separated from your children. For many of us, letting go of our child’s hand and watching him or her board a school bus for the first time is a moment you remember. Why do we feel this separation anxiety, particularly with
- [180 coats down; 320 to go!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/180-coats-down-320-to-go/) - Children’s coats are needed most of all! Since the beginning of October, we’ve been collecting donations for our annual Fall Coat Drive. The Eastern Virginia community has answered our call, generously donating 180 coats to date! We want to THANK YOU all so much, and at the same time let you know that the Salvation
- [One veteran’s story: A heroic recovery from traumatic brain injury](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/heroic-recovery-from-traumatic-brain-injury/) - An inspiring story from WUSA 9 News shows the real spirit of America’s veterans. I’d like to share it with you. Army Captain Pat Horan was serving in Iraq in 2007 when he was shot in the left temple. The bullet destroyed the communication center of his brain. Doctors doubted he would ever communicate with the
- [Youngest donor gives a coat to help those in need](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/youngest-donor-gives-a-coat-to-those-in-need/) - Brandt Buchler, 2, came in this week with his mom, Shannon Pratt, to donate a coat he had outgrown. His gift was the 71st coat in our 2017 Fall Coat Drive! We always need children's coats because kids grow so quickly that it's hard for many parents to keep up. Thank you, Brandt and Shannon,
- [One mother’s story: Take the time to save a child’s life](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/take-the-time-to-save-childs-life/) - “We’re just going around the corner.” “We’ll be right back.” “We’re almost home.” These are just a few of the reasons people use for not buckling children into car seats—or buckling their own seat belts. A Pennsylvania mother is thankful she didn’t make any of those excuses when she picked up her children—a 6-week-old and
- [Give to our annual Fall Coat Drive](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/give-to-our-annual-fall-coat-drive/) - Our annual Fall Coat Drive starts now and goes through Dec. 22. We invite you to drop off new or used coats from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at our office in Hayes, Virginia. We are once again working with the Salvation Army, the Gloucester United for Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST), and
- [After a wreck, don’t delay – seek medical attention immediately](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/after-a-wreck-dont-delay-seek-medical-attention-immediately/) - With our busy schedules and hectic lives, we may have a tendency to want to push things aside and move on. Particularly after a minor car accident or fender-bender, we may think, “That was just a little jolt. I’ll be fine.” But what we’re really thinking is, “I’ve already wasted 30 minutes assessing the damage
- [The “not-as-friendly” face of insurance companies](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/not-as-friendly-face-of-insurance-companies/) - ♪ Like a good neighbor, State Farm is out to make a lot of money! ♪ Doesn’t have much of a ring to it, does it? But unfortunately, it’s true about State Farm and many other insurance companies. While they may have benevolent slogans such as, “You’re in good hands with Allstate,” the reality is
- [“He came out of nowhere!” What causes wrong-way accidents, and how can I avoid them?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-causes-wrong-way-accidents-how-can-i-avoid-them/) - Wrong-way accidents are the most potentially deadly collisions that someone can be involved in. That’s because the force of impact created by two vehicles traveling in opposite directions is much greater than the impact created by a vehicle hitting a stationary object, or hitting another vehicle traveling in the same direction. The lethal nature of
- [Proposed drunken Segway driver law falls short](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/proposed-segway-law-falls-short/) - As one of the original 13 colonies, Virginia has no shortage of historical sites and landmarks. And thanks to the invention of the Segway, visitors to our Commonwealth can tour places like Richmond and Yorktown more efficiently. What’s a Segway, for starters? Segways are self-balancing scooters that people ride while standing up, allowing them to
- [Deer in headlights causes eight-mile backup](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/deer-causes-eight-mile-backup/) - Virginia has thousands of miles of rugged woodland, most of it teeming with wildlife. This is one of the many reasons the Old Dominion is a favorite of sportsmen nationwide. It’s also the reason that motorists in our Commonwealth have to remain intensely vigilant as they navigate Virginia’s roadways. This was illustrated by a semi-truck
- [Why you should always wear a seat belt](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/why-you-should-always-wear-a-seat-belt/) - Approximately 90 percent of Americans are regularly wearing their seat belts when driving or riding in a vehicle. That’s a definite majority, but it still leaves 10 percent of the population at risk for serious injury or death if they’re in an accident. If we could just convince those “non-wearers” to routinely buckle up, we
- [Hot air balloon accidents: how do they happen?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/hot-air-balloon-accidents-how-do-they-happen/) - If you’ve ever been to a hot air balloon festival, you know there’s nothing like the sight of dozens of them hanging like colorful confetti in an azure sky. And if you’ve ever been lucky enough to take a ride in a hot air balloon, you know what a spectacular view you get from thousands
- [Is anyone responsible for a bridge collapse?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/is-anyone-responsible-for-bridge-collapse/) - Many of you aren’t old enough to remember the collapse of the Silver Bridge in December of 1967. The Silver Bridge was an eyebar-chain suspension bridge that spanned the Ohio River and connected Point Pleasant, West Virginia, with Gallipolis, Ohio. If you have heard of the event, it may be because local lore linked the tragedy to
- [ATVs - fun, but don't let your ride become deadly!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/dont-let-your-atv-ride-become-deadly/) - All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs or side-by-sides) are useful tools for working outdoors. They’re great for hauling medium loads and doing other tasks like plowing snow. That’s why they’re commonly used in agriculture, construction, and landscaping. ATVs can also be a lot of fun when used for off-roading, trail riding, racing, and
- [Are you safety-ready for back-to-school?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/are-you-safety-ready-for-back-to-school/) - The waning days of summer are here, and soon Virginia’s air will turn a bit cooler. We all know what that means—time for the kids to go back to school! If you have children (like we do), it’s up to you to get them ready. This means buying new school uniforms or clothes, plus other
- [Survive your summer road trip (and have a great vacation!)](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/survive-your-summer-road-trip/) - With summer winding down, many Virginians are taking a last road trip before cooler weather arrives. Some are heading to historic locations like Williamsburg or Mount Vernon, while others visit our Commonwealth’s beautiful Atlantic beaches. Others take advantage of the last bit of warm weather by driving or motorcycling through Shenandoah National Park on Skyline
- [Who is responsible for boating accidents?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/whos-responsible-boating-accidents/) - As a coastal state, Virginia is a haven for commercial and recreational watercraft. That means that our Commonwealth’s inlets, bays, and rivers can get quite crowded at times. Fortunately, we have the U.S. Coast Guard patrolling our coastline, ready to respond to any desperate situation. But sometimes the Coast Guard does things that local boaters
- [Segways: can they hurt you?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/segways-can-they-hurt-you/) - If you’ve been in the downtown or historical districts of any major Virginia city, you’ve seen them. You know, those seemingly gravity-defying, self-balancing scooters called Segways. You ride a Segway standing up, and control it by leaning forward to go forward, and leaning back to stop. It really is an ingenious piece of technology. Segway
- [Were the “good old days” really better for kids?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/were-good-old-days-better-for-kids/) - Helpful tips to keep your children safer this summer while still having fun It’s popular now on social media to miss the 1970s (or further back) when many children (including us!) ran wild all summer long. It’s true that, back then, we didn’t wear helmets or seat belts, and we had less adult supervision. But
- [Are you getting the RIGHT value for your car after an accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/getting-right-value-car-accident/) - If you are in a car accident—regardless of any physical injury—replacing your car can be a pain. If you have been in a wreck and fortunately were NOT injured, we share the following information to help you negotiate with the insurance company to replace or repair your car. If you WERE injured in a wreck,
- [June is national safety month – have we got great tips for you!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/june-national-safety-month-have-got-great-tips-for-you/) - June is “National Safety Month,” and to celebrate, we have some helpful safety tips for your home, your work, and your time on the road. During June, the National Safety Council (NSC) works with organizations around our country to promote a message, “Let’s keep each other safe.” We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys believe strongly
- [Recipe to recovery is best when it includes a locally-grown law firm](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/recipe-recovery-best-includes-locally-grown-law-firm/) - In Eastern Virginia, we know that home-grown corn just tastes better. So why wouldn’t you want a law firm that’s locally grown too? At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we live and work here — where our clients live and work. Our clients are our neighbors – we see you at the grocery store, on the
- [From serving our country to serving our community](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/serving-country-serving-community/) - Service. That word means a lot of things. Serving dinner. The service you get in a restaurant. Serving as a deacon at your church. Here’s a phrase you hear a lot around Eastern Virginia: “Thank you for your service.” It’s not easy being an American service member. Brave men and women in uniform are fighting
- [A blue-collar lawyer: explaining what we really do](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/blue-collar-lawyer-explaining-really/) - Question: “What do you call 1,000 lawyers at the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay?” Answer: “A good start.” Lawyers have the most jokes told about them…and often the worst reputations. On TV, we watch money-hungry Hollywood divorce attorneys and two-faced weasels trying to protect the rich and powerful companies. Some lawyers even seem to enjoy
- [It takes a community to build a law firm](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/takes-community-build-law-firm/) - Suppose you want to go to a restaurant for a night out. How do you decide which one? You ask your friends! If this were a Geico commercial, we’d chime in “It’s what you do!” The same thing is true when you need a lawyer. Talk to your friends and neighbors, and they’ll let you
- [Should I call a lawyer after my wreck? Our six questions help you find out](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/call-lawyer-wreck-six-questions-help-find/) - After an auto accident, it can be difficult to figure out if you should call a lawyer. Are there grounds for a lawsuit, or should you just let the insurance companies handle it? Even if you work with the insurance companies like they say, how do you know if you’re getting all the money you
- [How safe are Virginia drivers compared with the rest of the country?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-safe-are-virginia-drivers-compared-with-the-rest-of-the-country/) - Vehicle accidents are an unfortunate reality in Virginia. The Commonwealth had more than 6 million registered vehicles, and more than 82 million estimated miles driven throughout our state in 2015. We had more than 6 million licensed drivers. So how does Virginia rank, compared with other states, in safe driving? How Safe Are You on
- [What should you do after you’ve been in a boating accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/youve-boating-accident/) - Just like car accidents, boating accidents can be frightening and confusing, especially the first time one happens to you. Knowing what to do right after a boating accident can help prepare you, and help make the situation better. It’s important to report a major boating accident to local law enforcement, and potentially file a report
- [Gibson, Singleton participate in drunk driving mock sentencing for Middlesex teens](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibson-singleton-participate-drunk-driving-mock-sentencing-middlesex-teens/) - Just in time for senior prom and graduation, GibsonSingleton Virgnia Injury Attorneys Ken Gibson and John Singleton helped stage a mock “driving under the influence” (DUI) sentencing for Middlesex High School seniors. The hearing demonstrated what can happen when teens drink alcohol and drive. Attorneys Gibson and Singleton worked with Middlesex County School Resource Officer
- [What should you do if you're in a car accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-should-you-youre-car-accident/) - It’s getting more dangerous to drive in Virginia. The Commonwealth had 125,800 vehicle crashes in 2015, an increase of 4.6 percent over the previous year, according to the Virginia Office of Highway Safety’s 2015 report. Injuries in Virginia rose to 65,029, an increase of 2.6 percent. We had 753 fatalities among these collisions, a 7.6
- [Been in a wreck? Don’t give a recorded statement](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/wreck-dont-give-recorded-statement/) - If you’re in an auto accident that wasn’t your fault, expect to hear from the other driver’s insurance company. The insurance adjuster may pleasantly offer to “help” you and ask for a quick statement to “shore up liability.” The adjuster may actually be attempting to reduce your compensation. Generally speaking, never give a recorded statement,
- [Don’t take shortcuts with children’s car safety](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/dont-take-shortcuts-childrens-car-safety/) - Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children older than 3 in the United States, and they cause almost 180,000 injuries each year. Child safety seats lower the risk of death for infant passengers by 71 percent, and preschoolers by 54 percent—if used correctly. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) The American
- [Getting personal with … Ken Gibson](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/getting-personal-ken-gibson/) - Which living person do you most admire? I most admire my parents, Joyce and Harold Gibson, who instilled in me the values of faith, hard work, and service to others. Their marriage serves as a model for Beth and me, and I look back at their example as parents as we raise our twins. My
- [Getting personal with … John Singleton](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/getting-personal-john-singleton/) - What is your idea of perfect happiness? JS: When all is where it should be. No, it’s not OCD; it’s just me. What is the trait you most deplore in others? JS: Arrogance. What is your favorite journey? JS: Learning. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? JS: Intellect (as opposed to hard work).
- [GibsonSingleton gears up for Rock ‘n Rotary on March 25](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-gears-rock-n-rotary-march-25/) - Join us for a fun night supporting local nonprofits, Rotary End Polio campaign GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys is enthusiastic to be a sponsor, organizer, and performer in the upcoming Rock ’n Rotary charity event at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Abingdon Ruritan Club,8784 Guinea Road, Hayes, Virginia. “We encourage everyone to join us
- [What money can be awarded in a personal injury case?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/money-can-awarded-personal-injury-case/) - Compensatory damages (money) awarded to a plaintiff (the injured person) in a personal injury case are intended to help make up for the losses the injured suffered in the accident. Some damages are fairly simple to quantify; others are more subjective. The cost of medical care is almost always taken into account, including reimbursement for
- [Some falls shouldn’t happen: Is your loved one’s nursing home safe enough?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/falls-shouldnt-happen-loved-ones-nursing-home-safe-enough/) - Falls are common among the elderly. Reduced strength, reaction time, vision, and balance, along with increased injury and disease, can all contribute to an elderly person falling. However, many more falls happen to seniors living in nursing homes, than seniors living in private homes. In fact, almost 75 percent of nursing home residents fall each
- [How to use your portable generator safely](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/use-portable-generator-safely/) - When bad weather creates lengthy power outages, a portable generator can save the day. But if used incorrectly, it can be life-threatening. Here are seven tips to help you safely use your generator: Never use a generator indoors, period. Carbon monoxide (CO) can build up rapidly, becoming deadly in no time. Just one generator can
- [The new alcohol? Drugs cause driver impairment and wrecks](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/new-alcohol-drugs-cause-driver-impairment-wrecks/) - When it comes to driving under the influence (DUI), most people think “alcohol.” However, many drugs — illegal, prescription, and over-the-counter — also impair a driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. Here on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, we see the problem of drug use causing wrecks growing daily. Nationwide, approximately 22 percent of drivers involved
- [Generous community donates more than 500 coats to GibsonSingleton Fall Coat Drive](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/generous-community-donates-500-coats-gibsonsingleton-fall-coat-drive/) - GibsonSingleton’s Annual Fall Coat Drive collected 504 coats from generous donors in the community. GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys gave the coats to women through the Laurel Shelter, to homeless individuals through the Gloucester United for Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST), and to veterans through the Hampton Veterans Administration Medical Center. The Salvation Army also distributed several
- [GibsonSingleton announces grand prize winner in Coat Drive drawing](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-announces-grand-prize-winner-coat-drive-drawing/) - Congratulations to Barbara Stevens for winning the grand prize of a roadside safety kit in our annual Fall Coat Drive drawing. And thanks for your many coat donations, Barbara! Kim Colarik, Suellen Hooper, and David Spangler previously won Ballast Band CDs in our monthly drawings. We have now received almost 400 coats, and we are
- [GibsonSingleton wishes you & yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-wishes-merry-christmas-happy-new-year/) - We are grateful for the friendship and support of our community here in beautiful Eastern Virginia. We wish everyone safe and happy holidays, and we look forward to serving you in 2017! Sincerely, Beth & Ken Gibson, John & Margaret Singleton, Kathy, Tamara, and Kathy
- [Three winners announced so far in GibsonSingleton Coat Drive drawings](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/three-winners-announced-far-gibsonsingleton-coat-drive-drawings/) - Congratulations to Kim Colarik, Suellen Hooper, and David Spangler for winning Ballast Band CDs in our coat drive drawings so far. Thanks for donating so generously! We have received more than 230 coats so far. You can still give through through Dec. 20. Just drop off new or used coats from 8:30 a.m. to 5
- [Want to give back this season? Three fun ways to help others around Gloucester](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/want-give-back-season-three-fun-ways-help-others-around-gloucester/) - During this season, consider creating a lasting memory by helping those in need. Here’s a roundup of enjoyable ways to provide hands-on service in our area. Donate to GibsonSingleton’s Fall Coat Drive.Bring used or new coats by our office from October through December. All who donate a coat receive a free car charger for cell
- [On celebrating the Marine Corps' birthday and Veterans Day](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/celebrating-marine-corps-birthday-veterans-day/) - Ken Gibson and John Singleton proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They wish all Marines a Happy Birthday! They also salute their fellow veterans and active military members and thank them for their service and sacrifice for our great country. John Singleton notes, “Serving in Beirut in
- [Keep coats coming!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/keep-coats-coming/) - Kristin Hankins, along with her children Claire, Kiley, and Christopher, donate children’s coats to the GibsonSingleton Coat Drive. Thank you, Hankins family!!! You can donate too, now through Christmas — and get a free emergency phone charger and register for prize drawings. For more info, visit https://www.gibsonsingleton.com/ or call (804) 413-6777, or read this blog.
- [5 good reasons to file a personal injury claim](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/5-good-reasons-file-personal-injury-claim/) - Have you ever been hurt in a wreck, and wondered if you should file a personal injury claim? While some people think that filing a personal injury claim is like trying to win the lottery, here’s the real story: If you or a loved one is seriously hurt (or killed) in an accident, a personal
- [Help! What can I do about road ragers?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/help-can-road-ragers/) - If you’ve driven anywhere in the past 10 years, you probably have noticed an increase in the number of people who seem to have road rage or who are driving very aggressively. Road rage is purposely endangering another driver, or committing assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon upon the driver or passengers
- [Drivers beware — road construction zone danger](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/road-construction-zone-danger-cuts-ways/) - Each year, hundreds of road construction workers across the country are killed in work zones due to traffic incidents. One of the top causes is drivers who pass on the outside of the construction zone and collide with workers, equipment, or other vehicles. Drivers passing through work zones need to pay attention, follow instructions, and
- [Give to our Fall Coat Drive](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/give-fall-coat-drive/) - You are invited to give to our Fall Coat Drive from now through Dec. 20. You’re encouraged to drop off new or used coats from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at our office, 4073 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. We are working with the Salvation Army to distribute the coats to people
- [What do insurance agents know about uninsured motorists?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/insurance-agents-know-uninsured-motorists/) - Back by popular demand is local insurance agent Jay McGlohn, Vice President of Gloucester Southside Agency, a Towne Insurance Agency.We asked Jay for his take on uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage: GibsonSingleton: You must get complaints from people about having to get “uninsured/underinsured motorist” coverage, but what is your perspective on that? Jay McGlohn:
- [Which kind of car insurance do you probably need more of? (Hint: it costs very little to add more.)](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/kind-car-insurance-probably-need-hint-costs-little-add/) - Answer: “uninsured or underinsured motorist” coverage At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we regularly meet with potential clients who have been seriously injured in a car wreck. Often their stories about their accident and resulting injuries are heartbreaking — particularly when the driver who hit them has little or no insurance. When that’s the case, one
- [How can I keep my pets (and my people) safer on the road?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/can-keep-pets-people-safer-road/) - In the United States, we have laws to protect children traveling in cars. However, most states have few or no laws requiring owners to secure their pets in moving vehicles. That’s a problem for pets and people: When an accident, swerve, or slamming of brakes happens, unsecured pets can become projectiles. As a result, the
- [What do lawyers and insurance agents wish you knew?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/one-insurance-agent-wish-knew/) - Personal injury attorneys and insurance agents have some common bonds. We both believe it’s important for people to have the right amount of auto insurance coverage for them – not too much, but not too little. We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys sat down with Gloucester insurance agent Jay McGlohn, Vice President of Gloucester Southside
- [Happy Father’s Day — and meet my dad](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/happy-fathers-day-meet-dads/) - My dad, Harold Gibson, lives in Richmond. A retired high school principal and assistant superintendent in Chesterfield County, he now enjoys spending time with our family, reading, and going to Richmond Spiders basketball games. My dad always gave me wise advice throughout my childhood, but his greatest advice was not given through words. Rather, it
- [Which insurance benefit could save the day if you’re in a wreck?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/insurance-benefit-save-day-youre-wreck/) - A type of coverage that can be on your auto policy is “Medical Payments Coverage,” or “Medpay.” If you are in a wreck, this benefit pays for your medical bills, regardless of who caused the wreck, or whether you have other health insurance. The best part is: it may already be on your policy, or
- [Your frequently asked questions about wrecks and how lawyers can help – answered!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/frequently-asked-questions-wrecks-lawyers-can-help-answered/) - Summer is a time to think about road safety — because Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day are when many serious wrecks happen in Virginia. Today, we answer your most frequently asked questions about meeting with a Virginia personal injury lawyer if you’re ever in a wreck. If I’m in a wreck, what will
- [How can you keep teens safer on the road?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/can-keep-teens-safer-road/) - Auto crashes are the No. 1 cause of death among American teenagers. More than 2,100 teens were killed in 2013, and nearly 250,000 visited an emergency room, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The fatality rate for young men involved in wrecks was almost twice that of young women. These statistics
- [Let’s honor our moms and dads — and win prizes](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/help-us-honor-moms-dads-win-prizes/) - With Mother’s Day coming up on May 8, we want to take a moment to thank our mothers. We would like for you to meet them and enjoy some of our favorite recipes of theirs as well. See page 3 of our latest newsletter to do both. We want to honor our fathers too. For
- [If a dog bites me, what do I need to know?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/dog-injures-need-know/) - Approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and more than 800,000 of those require medical attention, according to the CDC. Unfortunately, young children are often the victims of dog bites, with injuries to their head and face. Gloucester and Mathews, Virginia, residents have had several injuries from dogs recently, according to the
- [What if I ever hit a power line?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/hit-power-line/) - Watch this short video to find out what to do to save your life. Hint: it’s probably not what you think.
- [Come out for Rock ’n Rotary this Sat., March 12](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/come-rock-n-rotary-sat-march-12/) - The Gloucester and Gloucester Point Rotary Clubs’ annual Rock ’n Rotary charity event is rescheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, after the January event was postponed due to snow. All previously purchased tickets for January will be honored. Remaining tickets are almost sold out. Only 16 tickets
- [Should I be cautious around big trucks on the road?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/cautious-around-big-trucks-road/) - Yes. Big trucks + little sleep = Dangerous combo. More than 30,000 Americans lose their lives on our highways each year. 4,000 die in collisions with large commercial trucks. Many factors can cause a truck accident, but one that’s become more common recently is fatigued driving. Studies have shown that fatigue is a critical factor
- [What does Captain David Shield of Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office wish you knew about staying safe?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-does-captain-david-shield-of-gloucester-county-sheriffs-office-wish-you-knew/) - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys: What do you wish more people in our community knew about personal safety? Captain Shield: Lock the doors to your vehicles and remove your valuables, even when you’re parked in your driveway. Many crimes of opportunity are accidentally created by citizens every day when they forget this one. Slow down. Speed
- [Should I get checked by my doctor after a small wreck?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/should-i-get-checked-by-my-doctor-after-a-small-wreck/) - YES. It’s not just major auto collisions that hurt drivers and passengers. Seemingly minor fender-benders can injure too. Here are three good reasons to get checked out by your doctor following any wreck: You may not notice injuries from a crash initially — sometimes for hours, days, even weeks. Why? A car crash induces a
- [How can you drive safely in snow?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-can-you-drive-safely-in-snow/) - Driving in even a little snow can be difficult for us Virginians because we’re usually out of practice! Here are top tips from AAA to help you and your loved ones: Take care of your car. It sounds basic, but good car maintenance is one of the biggest factors in avoiding an accident. Sadly, if
- [You’re invited to Rock’n Rotary on Jan. 23 in Gloucester](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/youre-invited-to-rockn-rotary-on-jan-23-in-gloucester/) - The Gloucester and Gloucester Point Rotary Clubs invite you to the second annual Rock’n Rotary charity event from 6 to 10 p.m. Sat. Jan. 23 at the Abingdon Ruritan Club in Gloucester. Tickets are $25, which includes two drinks and a souvenir cup. Food for purchase will be provided by Juan’s Mexican Cafe and Cantina.
- [Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/) - Wishing you a wonderful celebration and a joyous 2016! From your friends at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys: Ken & Beth Gibson, John & Margaret Singleton, Barbara, Tamara, and Kathy
- [Another winner and more coats!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/another-winner-and-more-coats/) - More than 300 people have donated coats in our coat drive, and we have a new winner of our latest drawing. Margie Borden is the latest winner of a 42-piece road safety kit. Thank you for your donation, Margie! And thank you, Gloucester, Mathews, and the Middle Peninsula, for your generosity!. Salvation Army volunteers are
- [Our coat drive:  everyone is winning](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/our-coat-drive-everyone-is-winning/)
- [How to keep kids safe this Halloween](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-to-keep-kids-safe-this-halloween/) - We all want our children to have fun at Halloween, but also to stay safe. Here are eight quick tips to help you do both this year: When selecting costumes, keep in mind that children need to be highly visible at night. Light-colored costumes work best, preferably with reflective tape or stickers. Flashlights and glow
- [Coats are coming in!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/coats-are-coming-in/) - Generous donors have already given more than 60 coats through GibsonSingleton’s Fall Coat Drive! The Salvation Army is already distributing them to those in need. We at GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys say, “Thank you, and keep ‘em coming!” Every donor gets a free ice scraper through Dec. 18, and we’ll start drawings for prizes very
- [GibsonSingleton Fall Coat Drive: Will you donate?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/gibsonsingleton-fall-coat-drive-begins-will-you-donate/) - GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys is holding our first annual Fall Coat Drive now through Dec. 18, 2015. We invite you to drop off new or used coats from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at our office, 4073 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes. We are working with the Laurel Shelter, the Salvation Army,
- [John Singleton speaks at Gloucester’s Senior Safety Fair, reviews key legal documents seniors need](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/john-singleton-speaks-at-gloucesters-senior-safety-fair-reviews-key-legal-documents-seniors-need/) - Gloucester County Triad’s 2015 Senior Safety Fair was a huge success, with more than 165 seniors attending at Newington Baptist Church. Several organizations offered informational booths with useful information for the group, including GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, Riverside Health System, and Gloucester County Community Education. GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys partner John Singleton was a featured
- [Did you know bicycles can be dangerous?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/did-you-know-bicycles-can-be-dangerous/) - With the UCI World Road Cycling Championships happening in Richmond, everyone is talking about cycling. But did you know that more people end up in the emergency room for head injuries from bicycling than any other sport? (Source: “Consumer Reports”) In fact, cycling causes twice as many head injuries as football, and 3.5 times more
- [Get ready for teen drivers on the road](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/get-ready-for-teen-drivers-on-the-road/) - Back-to-school time is almost underway, and that means many high schoolers will be starting driver’s education and venturing onto local roads. Getting a first driver’s license is big milestone. But the safest drivers on the road have years of experience, which teenagers don’t have yet. Without experience, young drivers are more likely to misjudge situations,
- [Is summer safer?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/is-summer-safer/) - Unfortunately, no. While summer can be a wonderful time, it is the Bermuda Triangle for wrecks: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. Most days in Virginia, two people die in a car wreck. But on each of these holidays, 16 to 20 Virginians will be in fatal car accidents. So summer is a dangerous
- [Will insurance pay for my car if it’s “totaled?”](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/will-insurance-pay-for-my-car-if-its-totaled/) - If you ever experience the misfortune of being involved in a car accident, your auto insurance company may determine that your car has been “totaled”— that the cost of repairs exceeds a threshold of what your car’s fair market value (FMV) was prior to the accident. This point of no return differs from company to
- [Should I handle my wreck myself?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/should-i-handle-my-wreck-myself/) - After a car wreck, here are some of the things you may have to do: Pay for the ambulance ride, the emergency room, and follow-up treatment; Find and pay for a rental car; Give a statement to police and insurance adjusters; Go to traffic court; Get a copy of the police report; Submit your medical
- [Drive safely, grads! Make sure graduation season is safe](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/drive-safely-grads-make-sure-graduation-season-is-safe/) - Spring means high school and college graduation for many in our area. For some, celebrating includes drinking alcohol. (Of course the legal drinking age is 21, and violations for underage possession of alcohol can mean steep penalties.) But if you or a loved one are of legal age and choose to drink, we at GibsonSingleton
- [Would your child’s car seat or booster work in a crash?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/would-your-childs-car-seat-or-booster-work-in-a-crash/) - Most parents believe their child’s car seat is installed correctly. But research shows that only three out of 10 are. As a father and defender of the injured, that statistic caught my attention: 7 out of 10 kids in child safety seats are not properly buckled in. Vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of
- [How long can I “wait and see” after I’m injured in a wreck before calling a lawyer?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-long-can-i-wait-and-see-after-im-injured-in-a-wreck-before-calling-a-lawyer/) - It depends. Virginia has a statute of limitations that gives you a certain amount of time to file personal injury claims after you’ve been injured, depending on the facts. The problem is, most people don’t know how long they have to file after their specific case. Others figure they can just wait until right before
- [Is an insurance adjuster my new buddy?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/insurance-adjuster-new-buddy/) - No. One of the tactics insurance companies use to minimize, under-value, or deny your accident claim is to have their adjusters become friendly and chatty with you. They’ll try to talk with you about your family, where you grew up, your favorite sports teams, family pets, etc., all in an effort to throw you off
- [Buzzed driving is drunk driving: Tips for driving safely during the holidays](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/buzzed-driving-is-drunk-driving-tips-for-driving-safely-during-the-holidays/) - No one supports drunk driving, but bars, restaurants, and holiday parties that serve alcohol have parking areas. Unless you abstain from alcohol or drink only at home, you or a loved one could be at-risk for driving while impaired or from other drunk drivers, particularly during the holidays. Consider these sobering statistics: In December, an
- [How can I avoid the most common mistakes in using car safety restraints?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-can-i-avoid-the-most-common-mistakes-in-using-car-safety-restraints/) - The most common mistakes in using car safety restraints for babies and children seem to come from a lack of awareness. For example, the experts say children of all ages are safest when properly restrained in the back seat. Yet many drivers believe it is safe for children to sit in the front seat in
- [Which infant seat/car seat/booster should I buy? The options are too overwhelming!](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/which-infant-seatcar-seatbooster-should-i-buy-the-options-are-too-overwhelming/) - Before my twins were born, I started researching car seats. After hours of reading articles and reviews, I felt even more confused. Fortunately, we all have access to “the experts.” While every infant seat/car seat/booster is required by law to meet safety requirements, some are easier to use. That’s important because the biggest barrier to
- [Am I keeping my child in a car safety restraint long enough?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/am-i-keeping-my-child-in-a-car-safety-restraint-long-enough/) - New research has given us better insights on how to keep our children safer during accidents. That’s important because vehicle crashes are the No. 1 killer of kids today. Summarizing the latest studies, here’s what we know: Keep babies in rear-racing car seats until they’re 2 if possible. Keep children in 5-point harness car seats
- [Find out if your child’s car seat or booster would work properly in a crash](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/find-out-if-your-childs-car-seat-or-booster-would-work-properly-in-a-crash/) - Most parents and caregivers believe their child safety seats are installed correctly. But research shows that only three out of 10 are. As a father and a defender of the injured, this statistic gets my attention: In other words, 7 out of 10 kids in child safety seats are not properly buckled in. Vehicle crashes
- [Free car insurance checkup by attorneys](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/free-offer-checkup-for-your-car-insurance/) - Listen to Xtra 99.1 FM Neal Steele’s morning show at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, to hear Gloucester attorneys Ken Gibson and John Singleton. They’ll talk about their SPECIAL FREE OFFER to help their neighbors be prepared if they’re ever in a wreck. Anyone can come by GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys from 3 to 5
- [Ban on texting and driving now in effect in Virginia](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/ban-on-texting-and-driving-now-in-effect-in-virginia/) - OMG! You’re my BFF. Want to meet at the mall??……….CRASH. Not to make light of a very serious situation, but too often these days, we see drivers paying attention to their smartphone and not the roadway. You’ve seen them. They’re staring down at their phone reading a text message rather than looking out for the
- [Car accident fatalities and injuries rise in 2012](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/car-accident-fatalities-and-injuries-rise-in-2012/) - According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, fatalities and injuries on the roadways increased in 2012. Here are some of the disturbing statistics: 775 people were killed, a 1.44 percent increase from 2011. 67,004 people were injured, a 5.71 percent increase from 2011. Other findings in the recent DMV report indicate that alcohol and
- [How long do I have to file a claim after an accident in Virginia?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-claim-after-an-accident-in-virginia/) - Typically, you have to file a lawsuit in the court of the county where the wreck happened within two years of the wreck. You can file a claim with your insurance company right away. And once you have completed your medical treatment, you can file a claim with the at-fault driver. If you have questions
- [If I’m hit by an uninsured driver, what does my insurance policy entitle me to receive?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/if-im-hit-by-an-uninsured-driver-what-does-my-insurance-policy-entitle-me-to-receive/) - Even your own insurance company may not want to pay what you deserve. After an accident with an uninsured driver, a skilled car accident attorney like the ones at GibsonSingleton will help you pursue those benefits.
- [If I’m in an accident and the other driver was at fault, should I accept a check for my bodily injuries from his insurance company right away?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/if-im-in-an-accident-and-the-other-driver-was-at-fault-should-i-accept-a-check-for-my-bodily-injuries-from-his-insurance-company-right-away/) - Probably not. Due to the shock of a wreck, sometimes you may not realize you are hurt until a few days after the event. Often minor pain does not seem like a big deal. However, when that pain is still bothering you two months later, you may realize that the collision was much more serious.
- [If I’m in an accident and the other driver was at fault, should I accept a check for my damaged car from his insurance company right away?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/if-im-in-an-accident-and-the-other-driver-was-at-fault-should-i-accept-a-check-for-my-damaged-car-from-his-insurance-company-right-away/) - Probably. The at-fault driver is responsible for paying for your property damage, including the damage to your car. If the cost to repair your car exceeds the “Kelley Blue Book” value, the insurance company will declare your car a total loss and pay you the adjusted “Blue Book” value. If the cost to repair is
- [What else should I do after a car accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-else-should-i-do-after-a-car-accident/) - Notify your insurance company about the wreck, so you can obtain a rental car and medical payments insurance coverage if they are part of your policy. Notify the at-fault driver’s insurance company right away too. Sometimes at-fault drivers do not notify their insurance companies about a wreck right away, and that failure can affect your
- [What should I do if I’m in a car accident?](https://bspe3.brooklynseopro.com/what-should-i-do-if-im-in-a-car-accident/) - Here are five important steps to remember: Exchange driver information including full name, address, telephone number, and insurance provider. (Ask to see the driver’s license and insurance card to help ensure you are getting accurate information.) Note the other car’s make and model, license plate number, and state. Write down the name, address, and telephone

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