Latest | Virginia Beach Legal Examiner

Can a Pedestrian File an Insurance Claim if a Driver Hits and Injures Them Outside of a Crosswalk?

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…

By Eric Washburn

/ 23 Nov 2020

Can a Pedestrian File an Insurance Claim if a Driver Hits and Injures Them Outside of a Crosswalk?

Holiday Season Means Spike in Drunk Driving Accidents

Commuters are at risk of being injured in a drunk driving accident any time of the year, but that risk is especially high during the holiday season. This usually begins the day before Thanksgiving, when many people gather together – such as those who travel…

By Eric Washburn

/ 17 Nov 2020

Holiday Season Means Spike in Drunk Driving Accidents

Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice in Virginia Beach

When a patient goes to the doctor, they expect that he or she has diligently completed the education and training required to get their medical license. It is critical for a doctor to be able to take the symptoms that a patient is having, understand…

By Eric Washburn

/ 3 Nov 2020

Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice in Virginia Beach

2020 Virginia Beach Fatal Crashes Surpasses Last Year’s Total

The Virginia Beach Police Department has recently announced that the number of fatal crashes this year have already surpassed the total number from 2019. According to the statistics released by the Virginia Beach Fatal Crash Team, there have been 20 fatal crashes responsible for killing…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 31 Oct 2020

2020 Virginia Beach Fatal Crashes Surpasses Last Year’s Total

Daylight Savings: Be Aware of Increased Car Accident Risks

On November 1, 2020, daylight savings time officially ends. The change in seasons means it gets darker earlier and one side effect is an increased risk of car accidents and injuries. People leaving from work are routinely driving home and pedestrians are walking home in…

By Randy Appleton

/ 27 Oct 2020

Daylight Savings: Be Aware of Increased Car Accident Risks

Nursing Home Abuse Often Goes Unreported – Be Aware of the Signs

For many of us, taking care of older loved ones and family members is a part of life. Unfortunately, busy schedules often prevent us from providing the amount of attention they need, while their medical condition may make being in a nursing home or long-term…

By Eric Washburn

/ 20 Oct 2020

Nursing Home Abuse Often Goes Unreported – Be Aware of the Signs

Know Where You Can Ride Your Bike in Virginia Beach

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…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 21 Sep 2020

Know Where You Can Ride Your Bike in Virginia Beach

Virginia Passes New Hands-Free Driving Law

The current law in Virginia “prohibits the reading of any email or text message and manually entering letters or text in such a device as a means of communicating” and “holding a personal communications device while driving in a work zone.” But that all changes…

By Eric Washburn

/ 14 Sep 2020

Virginia Passes New Hands-Free Driving Law

Trump Campaign Recasts 2020 Presidential Race by Adopting “Reptile Theory”

It’s possible Trump’s campaign strategists have studied the popular trial lawyer’s playbook, Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff’s Revolution and plan to win the election using these trial lawyer psychological techniques.

By Richard Shapiro

/ 5 Sep 2020

Will an Auto Insurance Settlement in Virginia Cover My Chiropractor Bills?

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 o

By Richard Shapiro

/ 26 Aug 2020

Will an Auto Insurance Settlement in Virginia Cover My Chiropractor Bills?

Deadly ATV Crashes Can Be Easy to Prevent

As a father and outdoor enthusiast, I could not look away from this headline on the Today website: “7-Year-Old Boy, 2 Other Kids Injured in July 4th ATV Accident.” The tragedy occurred in Dade City, Florida (FL). According to State Highway Patrol officials, the young…

By Eric Washburn

/ 27 Jul 2020

Deadly ATV Crashes Can Be Easy to Prevent

Talking to Your Teen About Driving Safety

For parents, the day their teenager gets their driver’s license is the day they can retire from being a chauffeur. No more carpooling kids to school or waiting outside movie theatres when your child is late for the pre-arranged pick up time. Unfortunately, it can…

By Randy Appleton

/ 6 Jul 2020

Talking to Your Teen About Driving Safety