Car accidents can be life-altering, leaving you with physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burdens. If you've been in a car accident in Fairfax or anywhere in Virginia, it's crucial to understand how the state’s contributory negligence rule could affect your...
Unfortunately, car accidents are a daily occurrence in Virginia. To help ensure car accident victims get the financial help they need for the injuries they suffered in the crash, they need to know how they are protected legally. It is...
3 Killed On Rt. 29 In Fiery Collision Rt. 29 at West Ox Rd was the scene of a fatal crash that killed a male driver and two female passengers in a fiery collision this morning. The Fairfax County Police...
Being injured in a car accident caused by a driver following too closely can be overwhelming and stressful. At MacDowell Law Group, PC, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll such accidents can take on victims. Our goal is to provide...
No driver is allowed to operate a motor vehicle if they are impaired. This includes individuals who are 21 and can legally consume alcohol as well as those who are younger. There are specific penalties in this state for each...
Brain injuries are some of the most interesting and confusing injuries that people can suffer in car accidents, falls and other such incidents. They tend to impact the injured parties in many different ways. Two people who are involved in...
Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most serious injuries that car accident victims face. As a result, it is important for victims and their families to be familiar with the legal protections available to them when they have been...
Accidents involving tractor-trailers can be devastating due to their sheer size and weight. If you find yourself injured in such a collision in Virginia, knowing the right steps to take can make a significant difference in ensuring your safety, securing...
Field sobriety tests are important to understand because they can sometimes serve as the basis for drunk driving charges. Because of this, accused individuals should be familiar with how to challenge field sobriety tests and DUI charges. The penalties and...
Underage drinking happens every day. Technically, you should never have an under-21 DUI case because no one who is under 21 is old enough to drink. But the prevalence of underage drinking makes this an unavoidable reality. In fact, DUI...
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Richard F. MacDowell Jr. focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, business representation, and family law. With over 40 years of experience, he is known for direct client access and aggressive litigation on behalf of injured clients across Northern Virginia. He founded MacDowell Law Group, PC in Fairfax and is admitted to practice in Virginia and Maryland, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Bhavik D. Patel focuses his practice on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, he is known for staying directly accessible to clients throughout the life of their case, keeping them informed at every step. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and is a member of the American Bar Association.
When you’re injured in a collision with a driver who lacks sufficient insurance (or any at all), it may feel...
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