If you plan on filing a personal injury claim in Virginia, it is important to understand what “damages” are and how they impact your case. Damages, in a personal injury case, are the losses you’ve suffered due to another person’s negligence. The money you get from a court case or settlement will revolve around these…
Traffic accidents can be potentially life-altering experiences. A serious crash can lead to long-term injuries, exorbitant medical bills, lost wages, and a car that is completely totaled or, at best, heavily damaged. Although the point of auto insurance is to lessen the economic burden of a vehicle collision, it is not uncommon for the at-fault…
Your good friend asked to borrow your car. His vehicle was in the shop, and he needed to get to an important interview. You agreed, without giving it much thought. But then you got the call: Your friend got into a car accident. You asked after his welfare first, of course. You learned that he…
If you’ve suffered a back injury, whether at work, in a car crash, or because of another person’s negligence, you may be struggling with ongoing pain, time away from work, and rising medical expenses because of your doctor visits. You may be hearing terms like “bulging disc,” “herniated disc,” or “extruded disc” thrown around by…
Dog bites can be a lot more than a minor annoyance. They can inflict serious and even life-threatening injuries. While it isn’t always possible to tell when a dog is going to attack, there are actions that owners can, and by law are supposed to, take to prevent bites from happening, such as keeping their…