(757) 552-6055If you were involved in a car accident, you may think that you can competently handle the claim on your own. You might worry about a lawyer taking part of your compensation and want to avoid this. However, by handling your own car accident claim, you might be jeopardizing it in ways that you don’t […]
Car Accident
Is the Employer of an At-Fault Driver Legally Liable for Your Auto Accident Injuries?
Virginia is a fault state for auto accidents. If you receive injuries in a Virginia accident, you can recover compensation from the driver whose negligence caused the accident. In some situations, you also may hold the employer of an at-fault driver legally liable for your auto accident injuries. Legal Doctrine of Respondeat Superior Virginia courts […]
Car Accident Injury Risks for Pregnant Women (and Precautions to Minimize Those Risks)
Expectant mothers and their babies face unique risks in an auto accident. If you are pregnant — or a family member or friend is expecting — understanding the special car accident injury risks for pregnant women helps you identify the signs of an injury if a crash occurs. You can take steps to minimize the […]
Significant Change in Virginia Child Car Seat Law Takes Effect in 2019
Children of any age are at high risk for injury when a car accident occurs — and the smaller the child, the higher the risk. An important change in the Virginia child car seat law addresses the extremely high risk of injury for very small children and takes effect later this year. Virginia Child Car […]
Who’s At Fault in a T-Bone Accident?
T-bone crashes, also often called side impact or broadside accidents, occur frequently. This type of accident can cause severe injuries. In Virginia, the at-fault driver must compensate the injured victims — but how do you know who’s at fault in a T-bone accident? How T-Bone Accidents Happen A T-bone accident happens when the front of […]
A Car Owner Can Be Liable for Accident Injuries — Even If the Owner Was Not Driving
In most Virginia car accidents, the driver at fault is responsible for compensating injured victims. In some situations, however, the car owner also may be liable for accident injuries. That can be true even if the owner was not present and was not driving the car. Virginia courts recognize a doctrine called negligent entrustment that imposes […]
Left-Turn Accidents: Is the Turning Driver Always At Fault?
All drivers need to know basic rules of the road to stay safe. There is one rule you may not know: When a left-turn accident happens, the turning driver is almost always at fault. So, anytime you make a left turn, exercise extra care. If an accident occurs, you may be legally liable for compensating injured […]
Injured by a Drunk Driver? You May Get Punitive Damages
If you’re a victim of a Virginia car accident caused by a drunk driver, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. Under a state law, you also may be awarded punitive damages in a drunk driving case if the circumstances of your accident meet specific criteria. Damages in Virginia Car Accidents When a negligent […]
Multiple-Vehicle Accident Injuries in Virginia — Who Pays?
Crashes involving multiple vehicles usually happen on high-speed interstates like I-64 and I-264 or other multi-lane highways. Being in one is a terrifying experience. In the aftermath of the collision, determining who is at fault is always complicated. If you’re a victim of multi-vehicle accident injuries in Virginia, one of your concerns will be trying […]
5 Critical Cautions about a Concussion from a Car Accident
A concussion is a very common car accident injury — but many car accident concussions are not diagnosed or treated. The fact is that a concussion from a car accident (or from any accident) is a very serious injury that can result in long-term, life-altering disability or even death. These five cautions will help you […]
Travel Safely In and Around Virginia Beach This Summer
Summer is the peak of the visitor season here in Virginia Beach. Traffic everywhere — and of all kinds — is busier than ever. To help you navigate the congestion, we’ve collected some basic tips that will help visitors (and residents) travel safely in and around Virginia Beach this summer. Road Traffic and Driving Safely […]
Taking a Road Trip to Virginia Beach? Know What To Do If You’re in a Car Accident
Summer is in full swing here in Virginia Beach. Visitors are arriving to enjoy our virtually unlimited recreational and leisure activities. If you are one of the many vacationers taking a road trip to Virginia Beach — whether for a day trip or an overnight visit — you should know what to do if you’re […]
Basics of Motorcycle Accident Prevention
Now — more than ever — riders and motorists need to know the basics of motorcycle accident prevention. Consider these facts and statistics: Just a few weeks ago in Virginia Beach, one motorcyclist died and another was critically injured in a crash on I-264 involving two motorcycles and a minivan. In 2017, more than a […]
Commonly Broken Virginia Vehicle Laws
Many automobile accidents involve violation of one or more state traffic laws. Some violations are more common than others. Being aware of the commonly broken Virginia vehicle laws — and abiding by those laws — will make you a safer driver. Staying in compliance with the law also can significantly reduce the likelihood of receiving […]
Understanding and Preventing Blind Spot Accidents
More than 840,000 blind-spot accidents occur each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Many of those accidents are attributable to some kind of error by a driver. New car safety systems may prevent some blind-spot accidents from occurring, but the only way to make your own driving doesn’t contribute to a blind-spot […]
When Should You Talk With an Automobile Accident Attorney?
Being in a traffic accident is a frightening, traumatic experience. The first priority is getting medical attention and treatment. As you recover from the accident, you will want to make sure that you receive the full compensation you deserve. In some cases, you should ask a lawyer to evaluate your case. But how do you […]
How Can I Claim Personal Injury From a Virginia Car Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be unsure how to claim personal injury from the accident. If the accident happened in Virginia, your rights to compensation will be determined by Virginia personal injury law, regardless of whether you live in the state. There are a number of specific issues that you […]
Common Car Wreck Injuries: High Trauma, Quadriplegia, and Head Trauma
Every car accident presents a unique set of circumstances. Victim injuries are also different in every case, but there are certain types of injuries that often occur. Common car wreck injuries include high trauma, quadriplegia, and head trauma. The frequent occurrence of those types of injuries is directly related to what happens during a serious […]
Medical Expense Benefits Coverage / MedPay in Your Virginia Car Insurance Policy
Personal injury clients often ask about the different types of insurance coverage that an injured victim can use to help pay for medical expenses and other costs. Questions frequently relate to Medical Expense Benefits Coverage — also referred to as MedPay — which is available in Virginia, and include whether MedPay is the same as […]
How Can You Find the Best Car Accident Lawyer in Virginia Beach?
There are important specific qualities you can identify that will help you select the right lawyer for your case. Any successful lawyer-client relationship is built on trust. That trust grows over time, but it has roots in qualities you can identify before you even meet with a lawyer and then explore in greater depth in […]
