Speeding is becoming so commonplace on our roads that we do not give it much thought when we see someone driving above the speed limit. However, this dangerous habit is proving to be one of the topmost causes of traffic accidents, accounting for a quarter…
In an alarming trend over the past decade, US roads have turned increasingly dangerous for pedestrians. While 2009 saw 4,302 pedestrian traffic fatalities accounting for 13 percent of the total traffic deaths, the figure jumped up to 6,374, accounting for 17 percent of road deaths,…
Many accident victims are unsure where to turn for help when their injuries have resulted in medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. They worry they can’t afford an attorney, especially with the extra financial losses their injuries are causing them. However, talking to a…
When a victim is injured in an accident caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, their Virginia Beach personal injury attorney can pursue a case on their behalf against that party in order to obtain financial compensation for the losses their injuries have…
Yes. But, as usual, the simplest answer hides a great deal of complexity and nuance. Drivers always have a duty to watch for and share the road safely with pedestrians. Failing to meet that duty by operating in a negligent or reckless manner creates legal…
You know that a driver who hits and injures a bike rider can be held liable for paying the crash victim’s medical bills and providing compensation for pain and suffering. You most likely also understand that a pedestrian can have grounds for filing insurance claims…
Virginia Law does not allow insurance companies to automatically exclude coverage for chiropractic treatments and adjustments. Whether the settlement you and your Virginia personal injury attorney negotiate actually includes money to pay for past and ongoing visits to your chiropractor will depend on several factors.…
Plaintiffs—that is, victims—in North Carolina personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits can recover punitive damages. According to Chapter 1D of the North Carolina General Statutes (N.C.G.S.), the monetary noncriminal penalties against the individual or organization that caused the injury or death are assessed “to punish…
Yes, but only under a specific set of circumstances. Also, actually receiving any money from the person who made you sick will be difficult. The Legal and Scientific Details If an infected person intentionally transmits a virus, they can be sued for inflicting an intentional…
The National Council on Aging estimates that 10 percent of Americans who are older than 60 have fallen victim to some form of abuse or exploitation. The council lists the types of mistreatment experienced by older people as including physical, sexual and financial abuse; involuntarily…
