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Rutter Mills Law Firm

Virginia’s New Texting & Driving Law In Place

With the new law that went into effect yesterday, you can now get pulled over and fined for texting while driving in the state of Virginia.  Until now, texting or emailing while driving was considered a secondary offense, meaning that it was illegal, but the police needed another reason to pull you over before ticketing […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Jul 02, 2013
Rutter Mills Law Firm

Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace

Slips, trips and falls occur in a myriad of workplace environments – and may happen more often than you think. Our team of personal injury lawyers is used to seeing how common slips, trips, and falls can be within the workplace environment.  Non-fatal slip-and-fall accidents account for more than 8 million visits to the emergency […]

Personal Injury Info
Posted on Jun 27, 2013
Rutter Mills Law Firm

Are You Suffering From Whiplash?

Most of us have heard of the term ‘whiplash’ – but many do not realize it has the potential to turn into a serious injury. Whiplash is caused when the head or neck is thrust back, forward, or side to side by a sudden impact. The intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, and cervical muscles may be […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Jun 24, 2013
Rutter Mills Law Firm

10 Most Dangerous Distracted Driving Habits

Muti-tasking during a daily commute has become a way of life for many of us – our cars have become a second home away from home. However, distracted driving can have deadly consequences. According to the Centers of Disease Control, distracted driving kills more than 15 people and injures more than 1,200 each day. So […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Jun 20, 2013
Rutter Mills Law Firm

Watch For Pedestrians When Making Left Hand Turns

A new study, conducted by the University of Oregon, finds that pedestrians crossing the street at permitted left turns have a high risk of being hit by an oncoming vehicle. According to this study, when drivers have a permitted left-hand turn, they are less likely to observe pedestrians crossing the street – and more likely […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Jun 07, 2013
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

What are the 5 Most Common Motorcycle Accidents?

According to the National Traffic Safety Administration, most motorcycle accidents allow the driver less than two seconds to avoid an accident. Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable drivers on the road.

Motorcycle Accident Info
Posted on Jun 04, 2013