According to the U.S. Department of Justice, just under 95 percent of personal injury lawsuits settle before they go to trial. These settlements are usually reached after negotiations between the injured party’s Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer and the at-fault party’s insurance company. Sometimes, the negotiation process is resolved quickly and efficiently, while other times,…
Under Virginia law, anyone who has been injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence is entitled to pursue legal action in order to obtain financial compensation for the losses their injuries cause them. If the victim dies because of those injuries, the law allows their survivors to pursue for the loss of their…
The story of a woman winning the annual Christmas tree-throwing competition in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, has gone viral. But it’s not her status of being the champion for throwing a 5-foot Christmas tree further than anyone else in the competition that is causing her story to spread like wildfire – it’s the dismissal of…
In personal injury cases, the principle of mitigation of damages often comes into play. Mitigation of damages (also known as the doctrine of avoidable consequences) refers to the obligation of the injured party to take reasonable steps to minimize the extent of their losses or injuries following an accident or injury caused by another party….
After being injured in an accident, the first thing you need to do is to see a doctor for a full evaluation and medical care. Not just because your health is a priority, but without proof of the nature and severity of your injuries, you might not get the compensation you need. If you try…