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 Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorneys Collect Evidence 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 Allowed in Virginia Wrongful Death Cases 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. -
Elements of a 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. -
Who Can Request a Private Autopsy in Virginia 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. -
Wrongful Death And Nursing Home Neglect | Virginia Attorney 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 Noneconomic 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 Love 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.