(757) 552-6055Most often, premises liability issues, which relate to the legal responsibility of property owners for injuries to visitors, arise in a business or commercial setting. However, private homeowners also have legal duties to guests. If you are injured while visiting a family member or friend over the summer or during the holidays, can you recover compensation? In […]
Premises Liability
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 […]
Amusement Park and Water Park Accidents and Injuries in Virginia
Amusement parks, theme parks, and water parks seem to be everywhere in Virginia. In the summer, county and municipal fairs offer additional opportunities to enjoy all the fun to be had on rides, water slides, and concessions in a carnival-like atmosphere. Water and theme parks abound, from the Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach and […]
Hotel and Resort Accidents and Injuries in Virginia: Who Is Responsible?
Staying at a hotel or resort on vacation or for business should be a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, hotel accidents and injuries sometimes occur. Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents, gym or pool injuries, and escalator / elevator accidents are not uncommon. If you’re in Virginia on vacation or as a business visitor, and you suffer injuries in your […]
Another Hidden Benefit of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney: Fighting Against “Liens”
Injury victims usually call attorneys for obvious reasons: they want to know the value of their case and to make sure they get the maximum settlement. Recent changes in the law however have created another problem that needs to be dealt with. Whether the injury victim is represented by counsel or not, they will likely […]
Summer Accidents
Summertime means more fun in the sun – and more accidents and personal injury cases. National statistics show that as the weather improves, the number of potentially serious accidents arises dramatically. A number of reasons come to mind: More Driving—More Accidents. AAA confirms that Americans put more miles on their cars during the summer. More mileage translates […]
Your First Personal Injury Consultation and What to Bring
Accidents and injuries by definition are emergency situations. While protecting life, health, and property (in that order) are priorities, the legal action needs to take place immediately thereafter. We like to set up our initial consultations with new personal injury clients as soon as possible. But before new clients come in, they have typically been bombarded […]
What Are Damages in Personal Injury Law?
Like many legal terms, the term “damages” can often be perplexing. Most non-lawyers consider damage to be something that their house may sustain in a storm or that a package may suffer during delivery. In legal terms, damages are related to these common considerations but are more specific. Black’s Law Dictionary defines damages as “pecuniary […]
There is Nothing Amusing about Amusement Park Injuries
Summertime typically means flocks of visitors to amusement parks and other entertainment venues. Ironically, while the purpose of such venues is entertainment, they also present a heightened risk for injuries and even death. Amusement parks typically try to strike a balance between rides which seem dangerous but are, in fact, extremely safe. Most of the […]
Winter Risk of Fire in Virginia
The arrival of wintertime can bring some unwelcomed guests: cold temperatures, snow and ice, but one “guest” that you may not have counted on is the increased risk of fire. Statistics and local headlines show that when Old Man Winter comes in, the risk of fire goes up. The primary culprit is the widespread use of […]
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 […]
