Summer is almost here, and as the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, celebrations and fun outdoor activities become more common. Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer season. Family and friends may gather for solemn events, such as ceremonies for members of the military who have been killed during […]
If a corporation’s negligence has injured you, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer as your advocate. An attorney will evaluate all potential claims, thoroughly investigate the case, build the evidence, and substantiate the damages. Making a personal injury claim against a corporation can prove a daunting experience, because many corporations have teams of […]
Online tools like product reviews and ratings have made it easier than ever for a consumer to research a product before they buy. Unfortunately, until recently, research of the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Infant Sleeper may not have revealed the product’s alarming history of infant injuries and fatalities. That gross omission may be part […]
Motor vehicle accidents are common, and every state has its own laws regarding accident-related issues, such as liability. These laws are intended to ensure negligent and reckless drivers are held accountable, and victims are fairly compensated for their damages, including but not limited to medical expenses, loss of wages, and property damage. When a […]
Victims of automobile accidents should file claims with their insurance providers as soon as possible following any collision, but the real questions to have answered are: Whose insurance carrier is responsible? Is there even any insurance coverage available? Virginia is one of only two states in the country that does not require automobile owners […]
If you have been injured by someone operating a vehicle under the influence of prescription medication, you generally have the exact same eligibility for compensation as if you were harmed by a drunk driver. Impaired is impaired. Getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while using any medication with a sedating effect, or […]
The majority of drivers purchase car insurance of some kind during their lives. In fact, Virginia law requires that drivers carry bodily injury and property damage coverage. However, we don’t necessarily think about what exactly is covered under our policy until we are involved in an accident and have to file a claim. A car […]
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When you hire a qualified attorney to represent you after you have been injured, you may hear the term negligence mentioned a lot. The common definition refers to someone who neglects to do something, but in tort law, which deals with injured parties, negligence has a very specific meaning. From a legal standpoint, negligence […]
In Virginia, 783 crashes killed 839 persons in a single year. After such fatal car accidents, the victim’s family may struggle to recover. When you lose a loved one, you lose companionship and emotional support, but you also lose so much more: the decedent’s financial assistance, contributions to the family, and potential. A wrongful death […]