Should I Use My Health Insurance if I Was Injured by a Negligent Driver?
In a word: Yes. In another word: Absolutely. Using your own health insurance to cover emergency room, hospital and follow-up care after a car crash…
Legal Issues
Understand Your Rights When an Uber Driver Hits and Injures You
Virginia requires drivers who work for what state laws call transportation network companies (TNC) to carry full auto insurance liability and collision coverage. Rideshare companies…
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.…
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…