(757) 552-6055Followers of Virginia law collectively hold their breath for the roughly three months that the Virginia General Assembly meets every year. Over the years, a number of sweeping proposals have been made there, which might completely overhaul the area of victims’ rights (generally known as “tort law”). While the so-called “tort reform” legislators are still […]
Personal Injury
Hunting Accidents in Virginia Lead to Injuries and Death
It’s the time of year again when hunters will take to the woods and swamps of beautiful southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Hunting is a major Tidewater pastime and an exciting outlet for sportsmen that plays a vital role in culling herds of appropriate sizes. A recent incident in Sussex County, however, pointed out […]
Six Ideas to Consider After Being Injured
Accidents are violent, upsetting, and, by their very nature, unexpected. You could be on your way to work or simply going to the grocery store for a quart of milk and the next thing you know, you are on the side of a busy interstate or down on the floor. The pain is intense and […]
Hesitant to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit? You Are Not Alone.
A question we often hear from personal injury clients is “Is it even ethical to bring a personal injury lawsuit?” I represent personal injury clients from all walks of life, from doctors and lawyers to construction workers and bus drivers and I find that no matter what their background, most of them are hesitant about […]
Texting While Driving in Virginia: a Primary Offense
Virginia’s laws regarding texting and driving are changing. As of July 1, texting became a primary offense, meaning that the police can pull you over even if this is the only probable cause they have that you have committed a driving offense. The rash of recent texting while driving accidents and a prominent new documentary […]
Changing the Face of Personal Injury Cases
Oliver Wendell Holmes made the point almost 100 years ago that the “life of the law” is constantly changing and adapting, like life itself. Clearly, we cannot continue to apply old laws to new circumstances. We see this with all of the new privacy protections which are being enacted, laws pertaining to computers, technology, etc. […]
Statute of Limitations for a personal injury claim in Virginia
Jeff Brooke discusses what you need to know about the Statute of Limitations for personal injury claims in Virginia.
Who pays my medical bills if I am injured in an accident that is not my fault?
Medical bills can add up quickly after a serious accident. There are certain things you should know about who is responsible for your medical bills after accident.
Why hire a personal injury lawyer?
Attorney Jeff Brooke explains why you should consult with a personal injury attorney after you have been injured.
Five Things You Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injury
The recent settlement of the NFL Players Union with the National Football League Owner’s over head injuries has cast a new spotlight on closed head injuries. What are they and what significance do they have in personal injury cases? Closed head injuries are also sometimes called “traumatic brain injuries” (“TBI”). As the name suggests, the […]
What to Do If You Are Injured in a Truck Accident?
Commercial trucks often weigh over 80,000 pounds, so it should be no surprise that when they are involved in an accident, the results are often devastating. According to early estimates by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were an estimated 4,889 large trucks and buses involved in fatal accidents in 2017, a 9-percent increase from […]
