Liability is one of the most important issues in any Richmond injury claim. Before an injured person can recover compensation, they need to show who caused the crash and why that party should be legally responsible. In many cases, the at-fault driver is liable. But some Richmond accidents involve more than one potentially responsible party, …
What to Do After a Car Accident in Richmond
The steps you take after a car accident can affect both your health and your legal claim. Whether the crash happened on Broad Street, I-95, or a local Richmond intersection, it is important to act carefully and protect your rights from the beginning. If you were injured, a Richmond car accident lawyer can help you …
Insurance Issues When the Offender Is Underinsured
Representative illustration of an underinsured motorist claim. It does not depict a specific Williamsburg collision, insurance company or Atkinson Law case. When an at-fault driver does not have enough liability insurance, one or more Virginia underinsured motorist policies may provide additional benefits. The amount available depends on the damages, policy limits, applicable coverage elections, policy …
What Happens If the At-Fault Driver Is Underinsured in Virginia?
Representative illustration of an underinsured motorist claim. It does not depict a specific collision, insurance company or Atkinson Law case. When an at-fault driver does not have enough liability insurance to cover the supported damages from a Virginia accident, one or more underinsured motorist policies may provide additional benefits. Underinsured motorist coverage—commonly called UIM coverage—does …
Drunk Driving vs Other Car Accidents – Legal Differences for Victims
Drunk driving accidents differ significantly from standard crashes. If you were injured, visit our Williamsburg car accident lawyer page. Key Differences in Liability DUI cases often involve clearer fault. However, Virginia law still applies — learn more about contributory negligence in Williamsburg. Differences in Compensation DUI claims may include punitive damages and higher settlements. To …
Car accident on 264 in Virginia Beach kills one person
Reviewed by Ed Atkinson, Virginia Personal Injury AttorneyLast updated: April 2026Based on Virginia personal injury law and Atkinson Law case experience The Virginian-Pilot reports that around 2:25 a.m. this morning a traffic accident on Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach left one person dead. Virginia State Police have released very little information so far. Spokesperson Michelle Anaya told …