An $8.8 Million settlement was awarded to the family of a woman killed in an automobile accident.  The woman and her husband were struck by a teen driver who was not only speeding, but texting while driving.  After further investigation it was found that the teen was texting his girlfirend when the accident occured, and had sent a total of 127 texts that day.

Texting and driving is a serious problem on our roadways, and this is just one of many extremely sad cases that result from this extremely wreckless activity.  Texting and driving can change lives in an instant, and is never worth the risk.  If you are a parent of a teen, please express the importance of not texting while driving.  

If you have been injured in an auto accident, or are the victim of another driver's negligence - contact the personal injury lawyers of Rutter Mills today.

The plaintiff was working on a traveling crew as a telecommunications lineman when he was rear ended in rush hour traffic by a defendant who had fallen asleep at the wheel.  The impact of the accident sent the plaintiff's vehicle airborne before it flipped over several times into a ditch.  The plaintiff, a former Marine suffered serious concussion symptoms and was unable to work after the injury.   The end result was a $1,750,000 settlement for the plaintiff in this brain injury case.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an auto accident, contact the personal care attorneys of Rutter Mills.  We deal with serious accidents every day, and know what it takes to get the settlement you deserve.

A couple that was seriously injured in an intersection collision with a tractor trailer was awarded a settlement of $1,085,647 last month.  The plaintiff was driving in Stafford County, VA with his wife as a passenger when the defendant ran a red light in his tractor-trailer and struck the plaintiff's car.  The couple both suffered significant physical injuries as a direct result of the accident.  

Tractor Trailer Accidents very often result in serious injury due to the nature and size of these accidents.  Understand that these cases can be very difficult and you can greatly benefit from having a lawyer with experience on your side.  If you or someone you know has been injured in a Tractor Trailer Accident, contact the Personal Care Attorneys of Rutter Mills today for a free accident consultation.

Today the Ford Motor Company announced the recall of over 1 million of it's popular F-150 pickup trucks due to defective air bags. An electrical short is the reported problem, causing air bags to deploy unexpectedly and injuring some drivers.

Earlier this year, Ford acknowledged the problem, but only in 150,000 F150s, resisting the government's request to recall all 1.2 Million with he problem.  A growing number of incidents and injuries has convinced Ford to make the full recall.

If you have one of the latest model Ford F150s, call your local ford dealer to determine if your vehicle is affected in the latest recall.  Airbags are one of the most important safety features in a vehicle, and a properly functioning airbag can save your life in a serious auto accident.  If your vehicle is affected - don't hesitate to comply with the recall.

According to the New York Times, California lawmakers are working to enact a bill that would force rental car companies to pull recalled vehicles off the road.  Wait, rental car companies are not doing this already?  No, apparently it literally takes an act of Congress to force some of our country's largest rental car companies to treat their customers fairly and to care for their safety.  It is currently illegal for car dealerships to sell recalled vehicles, why should car rentals be any different.  

When renting a car, be sure to verify with the rental agent that the vehicle you are renting isn't subject to any recalls.  If you or someone that you know suffers an injury in an auto accident, be sure to contact someone that cares about your rights and safety, like the personal injury lawyers of Rutter Mills.

A 83-year-old woman will be paid $3 million in the settlement of her suit against a trucking company and one of its drivers over a March 2007 accident in which she suffered traumatic brain injury and numerous broken bones. Prior to the trial, the U.S. District Judge refused to dismiss claims for punitive damages against the trucking company. The judge ruled that if the jury found the truck driver had 'entered the intersection without even braking for an obvious red light, it could then go on to reasonably decide that the defendant was recklessly indifferent to a very real danger to others in the area.

Often truck drivers are tired from long hours on the job. Truck and auto accidents happen when truck drivers fall asleep at the wheel or are just not paying attention. If you are the victim of a tractor-trailer accident, contact a truck accident specialist. The tractor-trailer wreck attorneys at Rutter Mills have experience working with truck accident victims. Injuries caused by these accidents can be fatal or life changing. If you have been injuried in a truck accident call the tractor-trailer accident attorneys at Rutter Mills.

The Charleston Gazette reported that two people were killed in a tractor trailer accident near West Virginia on Interstate 79. The uncommonly cold and icy weather of late was blamed for the truck accident. to read more on the article visit tractor trailer accident.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a trucking accident in Virginia, contact the experienced tractor trailer accident lawyers from Rutter Mills to discuss your case.  We handle 18 wheeler accidents as well as smaller automobile ijnuries throughout Virginia and the Hampton Roads area. To talk to a Norfolk, Virginia truck accident lawyer about your case, call us at 757.622.5000.  All consultations are free to discuss a case if you or a loved one is an injury victim of a tractor trailer accident.