Andrew Stover limits his law practice exclusively to personal injury law. Andrew is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Virginia Beach Bar Association.
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.
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.
In Virginia, as in most U.S. states, drivers are generally allowed to make a right turn at a circular red light after coming to a complete stop—unless a sign prohibits it, such as a “No Turn on Red” sign.
The quick and sharp jerking motion of a driver's or passenger's neck during a car accident often causes a whiplash injury because the muscles, tendons, and bones are twisted and stressed.
Each year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission stops the production of many hazardous toys from reaching the hands of little ones. Without fail, each year, there is the inevitable media story of a family whose defective toy ruined their holiday celebration.
People who use marijuana often do not think their driving is affected because the effects of marijuana are different than the effects of alcohol. However, there is a significant impact that using pot has on a driver’s ability to drive.
As fun as riding a motorcycle can be, the truth is that there is a much higher risk of suffering a serious to fatal injury in a motorcycle accident than there is if you are in a vehicle.
In 2023, data shows 1,134 jet skis were involved in accidents in the United States. A total of 660 people collided with another recreational vehicle, and 52 people died.
Like car accidents, boat accidents are often caused by someone else’s negligence. In reviewing the data from 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard noted that the most frequent boating accidents involved collisions with other vehicles or objects and groundings.
According to data collected by the National Safety Council, approximately 45,000 people are killed in traffic accidents each year. Many of these tragic crashes have common factors that, had they been addressed, could have prevented the accident.
