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11/13/2009
David O'Bryan
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Colonial Heights, VA woman convicted of killing moped driver while driving drunk

Megan Lean Brown pleaded guilty of involuntary manslaughter while driving drunk, maining while driving drunk and DUI in Chesterfield County Circuit Court on Monday. She may face up to 16 years in prison when sentenced.

In June 13, Brown killed Frederick Scott Wall and critically injured his passenger Ricky Lynn Hill as the were riding their mopeds on Jefferson Davis Highway near Route 288.

Brown was driving the wrong direction on Jeff Davis Hwy about 3am when she hit the moped head-on. Wall was pronounced dead at the scene. Hill suffered fractured pelvis, head trauma, partial paralysis, and nerve and muscle damage. Hill is still trying to recover from the accident. Hill is in a wheelchair and has trouble speaking.

Wall's family is elligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Brown for her negigent actions, and they should probably take steps to begin their suit before the statute of limitations gets any closer. Also Brown could be sued for the injuries that she inflicted on Mr. Hill in this terrible accident.

What a terrible accident that has ruined three lives all because one person made some really poor decisions.

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1/5/2010
David O'Bryan
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Lowest Car Accident Deaths in Virginia in over 40 years

FREE Book for Richmond, VA car wreck victims. Call 804-643-4343 for your copy of Accident Injury Book: Hidden Inside Secrets Big Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know About Your Injury Claim

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11/11/2009
David O'Bryan
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Richmond VA Invests Least in Pedestrians

In the last 15 years more than 76,000 American pedestrians have been killed, mostly children, the elderly and ethnic minorities. Most of these accidents happened on roads that were not designed for pedestrian traffic. People that get hit by cars often die and rarely escape serious personal injury.

Transportation for America has released a new study last Monday called Dangerous By Design that looks at ways to fix problems in pedestrian transportation infrastructure.

Richmond, VA was the most dangerous city in the commonwealth for pedestrians, ranking 24 out of 52 cities in the US with a population of a million or more. Richmond also spends less money than any of the cities on infrastructure for pedestrian and bicycle use.

This is easy to see in the Richmond area. There are many roads with no sidewalks at all and very few bike paths. It is no wonder that it is so dangerous to walk in Richmond. I frequently see pedestrians and bicyclists in the street because there is no where else for them to travel.

Instead of dumping more money into supporting cars, it is time to start thinking of alternatives. There are more people than ever looking for a different way to travel. It is time to sttart spending money on their safety.

If you or your loved one has been injured or killed in a pedestrian or bike accident then do yourself a favor and get some good FREE information from my new FREE book Accident Injury Book: Hidden Inside Secrets Big Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know About Your Injury Claim. You need to read this before you talk to anybody or sign any papers. Get it now.

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6/3/2009
David O'Bryan
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Motorcycle safety tips

I've just posted some motorcycle safety tips for car drivers to avoid causing an accident or motorcycle wreck.

Also I have a new blog post about a recent accident in Virginia involving a truck wrecking into a group of motorcycles and sending several of the drivers to the hospital.

Personal injury cases involving cars and/or trucks hitting motorcycles are almost always really bad for the biker.

One case we had a few years ago involved a motorcycle driving through a tunnel with a tractor trailer beside it. The trucker suddenly decided to change lanes in the tunnel and the biker had nowhere to go and was horribly injured.

Luckily for the biker we got him a big setlement from the insurance company in his accident claim.

O'Bryan Law has Virginia attorneys that are experienced in handling motorcycle collisions cases.

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5/8/2009
David O'Bryan
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Motorcycle Safety Tips

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, during the year 2007 motorcycle accident deaths increased by 6.6%, accounting for almost one in eight motor vehicle deaths. Since May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, we wanted to pass on these safety tips for motorcyclists that was posted at the WHSV.com website:

•    Wear protective gear that provides visibility including a helmet and goggles. If riding at night, wear bright or reflective clothing.
•    Allow space between you and motorists and never ride side by side with a car in a single lane.
•    Use turn signals before changing lanes and never weave between lanes.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation provides these additional tips:

Know your motorcycle and how to use it:

•    Get formal training on how to ride a motorcycle and take refresher courses.
•    Call 800.446.9227 or visit www.msf-usa.org to locate the Motorcycle Safety Foundation hands-on RiderCourseSM nearest you.
•    Practice. Develop your riding techniques before going into heavy traffic. Know how to handle your bike in conditions such as wet or sandy roads, high winds, and uneven surfaces.

Last week the Times Dispatch reported an accident in which a Pendleton, West Virginia man by the name of James K. Teter passed away when he lost control of his motorcycle and was struck by an oncoming car on U.S. 33 in Rockingham County. He was wearing a helmet at the time.

Always be conscious of safety whenever you’re riding in any type of vehicle!

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