Every day life can be unpredictable. Imagine you’re walking across the street. You look at your cell phone to see the message that just came in. Suddenly, a driver drifts into your crosswalk and hits you. You’re hurt, and you have to go to the…
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Will I Have to Go to Court for My Personal Injury Case?
The majority of personal injury cases are settled without going to court. In fact, data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that only about 3% to 4% of personal injury cases ever reach trial, meaning most are resolved through out-of-court settlements. This means that…
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What Factors Can Delay a Personal Injury Case in Virginia?
After being injured in a negligence-based accident in Virginia Beach, it is important to be mindful of the state’s statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is the state-determined deadline by which you must either file a lawsuit or settle your case. Should the statute…
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What If You’re Hurt by a Product But Lost the Receipt?
Imagine if a mom named Lisa buys a new pressure cooker from a local department store. She uses it a few times without any issues. Then she decides to use it to cook Christmas dinner one year. She follows the instructions as she always has,…
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What If My Doctor Failed to Diagnose My Cancer?
Imagine a family going through a confusing and heartbreaking time. A loved one starts feeling off. Maybe they’re tired, losing weight, or experiencing a persistent cough or a lump that won’t go away. They go to the doctor, sometimes more than once, but they’re told…
How to Prepare for Your Free Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been involved in an accident and are considering legal action, the first step in protecting your rights is often a free consultation with a Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer. This consultation is your opportunity to learn about the legal process, understand your rights,…
Ten Most Dangerous Intersections in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads, Virginia (encompassing the areas of Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth, VA) continues to face challenges in traffic safety. In 2024 alone, the region reported 160 fatalities and nearly 10,000 injuries due to car crashes, with a significant number…
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Delaware Teacher Accused of Abusing 5 Second-Grade Boys at Anna P. Mote, Charged With 10 Felonies
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police say a retired elementary school teacher has been charged after investigators determined that he sexually abused five of his second-grade students during the 2023–24 academic year. Teacher Sexual Abuse Allegations at Anna P. Mote Elementary According to investigators, 57-year-old…
Crash on Hwy 99 near Sisk Rd Injures 1 in Modesto
Modesto, CA – On the evening of Saturday, August 16, 2025, a single-vehicle collision left one person injured after striking a tree, according to FOX40. A combined effort from Modesto, Stanislaus, and Turlock fire agencies responded to the accident, which took place around 8:00 PM…
Fatal Auberry, Beal Fire Rd Crash Near Meadow Lakes in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA – A 22-year-old man died in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in a crash near Meadow Lakes, according to KSEE, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal. The incident occurred at approximately 1:45 AM on Auberry Road near Beal Fire…