(757) 552-6055When you suffer injuries in an accident of any kind and someone else was at fault, you are likely to consider whether you need to talk with an attorney. Since lawyers charge fees for their services, you probably wonder if talking with a personal injury attorney is worth it: Will a having a lawyer really […]
Personal Injury
Can I Claim Personal Injury If It Was My Fault?
When you’ve suffered injuries in an accident, you may wonder if you should make a personal injury claim. The answer depends on a number of different factors. In some states, including Virginia, a basic question is whether you can claim personal injury if the accident was your fault. Personal Injury Law in Virginia The law […]
How Long Will My Personal Injury Claim Take?
When you’ve been injured and someone else is to blame, one of your first questions will be how long your claim will take. While there is no single answer that applies to every case, there are several criteria that always factor into determining how long a personal injury claim will take. Nature and Extent of […]
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 […]
3 Common Slip and Fall Injuries: Bulging Disc, Sciatica, Miscarriage
Personal injury law includes a type of case referred to as premises liability, a term that describes the responsibility of an owner or operator of a business to keep visitors safe. Injuries from a slip and fall on business property can lead to a premises liability lawsuit. Common slip-and-fall injuries include a bulging disc, sciatica, and miscarriage. […]
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 […]
How Is Personal Injury Compensation Calculated?
The area of law referred to as personal injury relates to claims for compensation for an injured victim. Personal injury claims can arise in different ways, including auto accidents, defective products, dog bite attacks, and accidents on business property. When the injuries are someone else’s fault, the victim may be able to recover financial compensation or damages. Our personal injury clients […]
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 […]
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?
A common question asked by our personal injury clients at The Jeff Brooke Team is whether the financial recovery in a personal injury settlement is taxable. While tax advice for a specific, individual situation should always come from an qualified tax professional, there are some general tax rules that apply to payments received from a personal […]
Dog Bite Injuries in Virginia: When Should You Talk With a Personal Injury Lawyer?
As the Virginia General Assembly adjourns for its 2018 session, one item on the agenda will be a proposed dog bite law to require disclosure of bite histories of dogs by animal adoption agencies. The legislative proposal results from a shocking case in which an elderly woman in Virginia Beach died from dog bite injuries […]
What Types of Accidents Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries, also referred to as TBI, are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. The risk associated with TBI arises not only from the fact that any injury to the brain is serious, but also because even significant brain injuries often can go undetected. As a personal injury lawyer […]
What Should You Do If You Are in an Accident in Virginia Beach Today?
Asking what you should (or would) do if you’re in an accident in Virginia Beach today seems like a simple enough question. You immediate reaction probably is that you already know what you should do. But do you really know? There are certain things you are legally required to do under Virginia law. Then there are other […]
Why Are Public Police Reports Important in Accident Cases?
If you’ve been in an accident, a police officer probably arrived on the scene fairly quickly. The officer talked with people at the scene, collected names and addresses, and made notes. After the accident, the officer used that information to prepare a police report. That report is not conclusive evidence of what happened, but it […]
Can You Sue When a Dog Bites You in Virginia?
Many people are surprised to learn that sometimes the owner of a dog can be sued if the dog bites someone. In fact, Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer Jeff Brooke recently won a $300,000 settlement in a dog bite case. When that client came to The Jeff Brooke Team, she wasn’t sure whether suing the dog’s […]
Causation Requirement in VA Slip-and-Fall Cases
Slip-and-fall cases involve the question of whether a business has legal responsibility, also referred to as premises liability, for injuries received by a patron. Premises liability cases are always difficult to win in Virginia, because of all the elements required to prove a case. One requirement is causation. But what does that mean? Virginia Beach personal injury […]
Virginia Texting While Driving Law: What You Need To Know
Texting is the most dangerous form of distracted driving. Nearly one of every four accidents results from a driver who was texting. Nationwide, that’s 1.6 million accidents and more than 330,000 injuries each year. Our Virginia texting while driving law makes it illegal for anyone to text and drive in the state. What the Virginia […]
Virginia Auto Insurance Requirements: Virginia Beach Car Accident Lawyer Overview
Drivers often wonder whether they are required to have car insurance, and if so, what insurance is required. Each state sets its own auto insurance rules. Virginia actually does not require drivers to have insurance — but if a driver chooses not to buy insurance, other requirements must be met. Read on to learn from […]
Who Pays for an Injured Passenger? Answers from a Car Accident Lawyer in Virginia Beach
When you are injured as a passenger in a car involved in an accident, who pays your medical bills and other expenses and damages? The answer is: It can be complicated. Jeff Brooke, a car accident lawyer in Virginia Beach, explains who might pay and helps you determine what to do when you are an […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries: Symptoms and Causes
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a specific type of head injury that causes damage to the brain. TBI can be caused by car accidents and in other situations in which another person may be responsible. As a Virginia Beach personal injury attorney, Jeff Brooke has first-hand experience helping victims with traumatic brain injuries. Attorney Brooke understands how important it is […]
Pre-Injury Liability Waivers Are Not Always Valid or Enforceable in Virginia
You sign liability waivers all the time for activities, events, and programs. If your child is involved in sports, you are even more familiar with them. Did you know that in Virginia liability waivers are often invalid and unenforceable for personal injuries? Jeff Brooke, an experienced personal injury lawyer in Virginia, explains. What Is a Liability […]
