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,…
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…
Car accidents are often traumatic events, and the aftermath can leave victims dealing with a range of physical and emotional injuries. Among the most common and potentially serious injuries that can result from a car accident are headaches. While some headaches may seem mild and…
Many people rely on Medicare to pay for their medical care. This federal health insurance coverage can be helpful if a victim suffers a personal injury in an accident. Under Virginia law, every accident victim has the right to pursue damages against the party responsible…
Imagine being a Virginia resident who suffers a devastating injury because of a preventable surgical error. The consequences are life-altering. You suffer from paralysis and chronic pain, and you need round-the-clock care for the rest of your life. You file a medical malpractice claim, and…
A sudden accident can turn a family’s world upside down. Imagine a case in which a husband and father of two is killed in a tragic highway crash caused by a distracted commercial truck driver. Suddenly, that man’s spouse and children are put in a…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1.4 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (also known as a TBI) each year. Of that total, approximately 70,000 victims do not survive due to the severity of the injury. TBIs have differing levels of severity (ranging…
Every year, millions of lives are impacted by traumatic brain injuries. Even head injuries classified as “mild” or moderate can have severe repercussions for your overall health. By and large, brain injuries are catastrophic in nature, and can arise from almost any type of accident,…
Drunk driving remains a significant threat to road safety across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 13,524 people died in drunk-driving crashes in 2022, accounting for about one-third of all traffic fatalities. On average, one alcohol-impaired driving fatality…
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. This rule helps keep traffic moving…
