It’s Past Time to Remove Virginia’s Cap on Punitive Damages
A federal appeals court decision in a case out of Tennessee could invalidate unjust statutory caps on punitive damages in many other states, including Virginia.…
Legal Issues
Top 10 Civil Justice Stories for 2018: Part Two (i.e. the Top Five)
We have reached the top five civil justice stories of 2018. This is Part II of Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important…
Top 10 Civil Justice Stories for 2018: Part One
2018 was a big year for civil justice (and injustice). This top-10 lists highlights massive jury verdicts, including multi-million dollar pending lawsuits and verdicts in…
Surgical Mistakes and Informed Consent: Everything You Don’t Know but Should
Imagine you are recovering from surgery. A doctor you don’t recognize tells you, “unfortunately, there were complications.” You and your family begin wondering if your…
Fractures of Lower Limbs and Serious Financial Losses
One of the most common types of injuries that accident victims sustain is fractured bones. In many cases, the bones heal quickly, and the victim…
Can I Still File an Insurance Claim After a Crash if My Young Child Was Not in a Safety Seat?
Yes. I’ll explain why in detail, but Virginia parents need to know that forgetting to secure their young children in safety seats will not prevent…
Can I Fight Charges of Contributory Negligence From the Other Driver’s Insurance Company?
Just four states and the District of Columbia still recognize the ancient and unjust legal principal of contributory negligence. Two of those states being Virginia…
Social Media Accounts and Personal Injury Claims
For better or for worse, social media has become an integral part of many people’s lives. From posting funny memes to photos to comments about…
When an Accident Injury Becomes a Serious One
If you have been injured in an accident caused by another party, and that injury has turned into serious one, consider contacting a Virginia Beach…
Future Damages in a Personal Injury Case: Part II
In our previous post, we discussed the different types of financial damages an accident victim may be able to pursue when they have been injured…