Most Virginia personal injury claims never reach trial. Instead, most claims are settled before trial, or even before filing suit. Settlement is a common negotiation process that ends in the injured person (referred to as the plaintiff) giving up the right to sue in exchange for the payment of a sum of money by the…
Who doesn’t love a road trip along scenic Virginia roads? Often the best way to enjoy a sightseeing journey is on a motorcycle. But ensuring your safety when out sharing the roads with other vehicles is more important than ever. The potential of a crash with a distracted driver or a collision with a truck…
Every day in the United States, at least 30 people are killed in drunk-driving accidents. That comes out to one victim every 45 minutes. In 2020, there were more than 11,600 people killed in alcohol-related accidents, almost 15 percent than the year before. Victims of drunk driving accidents are entitled to pursue damages against the…
When a victim is killed in a North Carolina accident or incident caused by another party’s negligence or recklessness, their survivors may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party for the losses they have suffered because of that death. These losses can be both economic and noneconomic. Some of the…
One of the common ways that senior citizens keep active is by walking. For many of these seniors, it is also a primary means of transportation. This is one reason why the elderly are at extra risk of being injured in a pedestrian accident. In addition to the risks that all pedestrians face, seniors may…