(757) 552-6055Recent news reports of a $4 million settlement in a wrongful death case arising from a Virginia boating accident are a somber reminder of the risks of recreational boating. With the abundant opportunities for boating activities in our state — including here in Virginia Beach and nearby — accidents can and do happen. When a […]
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Breathe Deep: The Power of the Civil Law
These are troubled times for the law. Both our criminal justice system and our discourse about public affairs in general seem to be in a permanent downward spiral. The shooting cases in middle American cities: Dallas, Milwaukee, Baton Rouge, and too many other places to name, have created the impression that we live in the […]
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 […]
Slow Down: Tips on Avoiding a Car Crash from a Virginia Auto Accident Lawyer
This blog is being authored as yours truly is on the way back from arguments in the Virginia Supreme Court. (Perhaps more to come about that). The normal 1.5 hour drive has taken 3 hours primarily because of one accident after another on Interstate 64. At least the time has allowed me to reflect on […]
Getting Emotional About Damages
A prior female client of ours was changing in a local retail store when she heard rustling in the acoustical tiles above her. She saw a peeping Tom looking down at her while she was in a state of undress. Prior emotional trauma caused her to relive a number of horrors from her past, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
