The Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating is a prestigious recognition given to lawyers who have achieved a high level of legal ability and ethical standards. The “AV” rating indicates that the lawyer has been rated as “Preeminent” by their peers, which means they have received the highest possible rating for both legal expertise and professional conduct….
In personal injury lawsuits, there are two primary types of damages that may be awarded to the plaintiff: compensatory damages and punitive damages. These two types of damages serve different purposes and are based on distinct aspects of the case. Compensatory damages are designed to reimburse the plaintiff for the harm they’ve suffered, including physical…
In Virginia, a Certificate of Merit is a crucial document that must be filed as part of the legal process in a medical malpractice case. The certificate is designed to ensure that the plaintiff’s claims are supported by credible expert opinion before the case proceeds to litigation. This requirement filters out frivolous lawsuits and ensures…
When it comes to traumatic brain injury cases, one of the new medical developments that we’re seeing more of is DTI, or diffusion tensor imaging. This is an advanced form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that enables detailed visualization of the brain’s white matter tracts. By measuring the diffusion of water molecules along these tracts,…
Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough, but it can be even more complicated if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance. In Virginia, where insurance is mandatory, this scenario may seem unlikely, but it still happens. The state follows a fault-based system, meaning the person responsible for the accident is typically liable for…