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Roanoke Rear-End Accidents: What Virginia Law Says About Fault and Compensation - John P. Fishwick Jr.
From Fishwick & Associates PLC - Roanoke Rear-End Accidents: What Virginia Law Says About Fault and Compensation looks at why rear-end collisions remain the most frequent type of crash in Roanoke, occurring often on busy corridors like I-581, Route 220, and Valley View Boulevard. The discussion covers how tailgating, distracted driving, and wet roads contribute to these crashes, and how Virginia Code § 46.2-816 and Virginia common law create a strong inference of negligence against the trailing driver, even though fault can shift in situations like a sudden stop, mechanical failure, or a…
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