Physical pain, mental trauma and emotional distress inevitably follow from bodily injuries. This is why victims of accidents caused by the negligence or recklessness of other parties have the legal right to claim compensation for pain and suffering. This right exists regardless of whether an avoidable and preventable injury resulted from a car crash, truck…
People who suffer physical injuries in North Carolina have the legal right to seek compensation from the individuals or businesses that harmed them. Securing an insurance settlement or receiving a jury award requires showing that the defendant who is named as having causing the injury acted negligently or recklessly. We discuss how injury victims and…
On the morning of March 13, 2021, the intersection of Victory Boulevard and California Road in Portsmouth, Virginia (VA) served as the site of a highly preventable tragedy. An innocent man lost his life and two vehicle passengers suffered serious injuries when a driver who was fleeing a police stop over outstanding warrants caused a…
Motor vehicle accidents can happen to anyone on the road. Generally, responsible drivers stop after a car crash to exchange information, notify the relevant authorities, and call for medical assistance if required. The already unfortunate incident can be frustrating if the other driver decides to flee the scene of the crash. The AAA Foundation for…
If you are a victim of an accident due to someone else’s fault, they are liable to compensate you for your injuries and the related losses. You can go to court to press for your rightful claim, and you can recover the compensation either through settlement or litigation with the help of a Virginia Beach…