The articles below were written by our team of Virginia Beach & Norfolk personal injury attorneys to help injured victims and their loved ones understand the legal rights they may have when pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
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Police Find Car Involved in Fatal Hit and Run Accident If you have lost a loved one in a fatal crash, call a Virginia wrongful death attorney to find out what legal recourse you may have. -
How a Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer Builds a Client’s Case Depending on the facts and nature of each case, we obtain accident reports, review 9-1-1 call transcripts, access vehicle black boxes, visit accident scenes and commission autopsies. -
Damages You Can Claim in a Virginia Wrongful Death Lawsuit Juries in Virginia wrongful cases are allowed to award damages for financial losses, emotional distress and noneconomic losses such as the loss of companionship and care. -
4 Fundamental Elements of a Successful Virginia Wrongful Death Case The plaintiff must state who caused the death, demonstrate that a negligent or reckless act led to the death, and prove emotional damages and financial losses. -
Understanding Virginia’s Law on Who Can Request a Private Autopsy A deceased person’s spouse, adult son or daughter, parent, or adult brother or sister will typically have the legal right to request a postmortem exam by an independent pathologist. -
Why You Need an Experienced Attorney for Your Virginia Nursing Home Wrongful Death Case It can be difficult to prove that a nursing home resident died of neglect instead of natural causes. -
Results From a Virginia Wrongful Death Law Firm A family who loses a loved one to someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior needs to know they can hold the responsible party accountable. -
What Do Wrongful Death ‘Pain and Suffering’ Damages Cover? In wrongful death cases, family members seek damages for “sorrow, mental anguish, and solace which may include [loss of] society, companionship, comfort, guidance, kindly offices and advice.” These are sometimes described as pain and suffering. -
Seeking Compensation for a Loved One’s Wrongful Death Under what circumstances can a family file a wrongful death claim for the death of their loved one? Contact a Virginia wrongful death attorney for details. -
Overview of Laws Related to Filing a Wrongful Death Action in North Carolina This article provides an overview of North Carolina wrongful death laws.