Even if, in hindsight, it is obvious who was responsible for the accident that caused your injuries, any personal injury claim you pursue is only as strong as the evidence you provide. Regardless of how severe your injuries are, you will have to present a…
We have reached the top five civil justice stories of 2022. This is Part II of Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil cases of 2022, created by Virginia Beach, VA attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a year end compilation…
In order to maintain its vital economy, it is important for traffic to flow smoothly on Virginia’s streets and highways. This can present a real challenge in a state with over six million licensed drivers with an average one-way commute time of about half an…
The Covid-19 pandemic continued to upend American life when calendar year 2022 began; however, long-delayed civil litigation began to resume during 2021. Thus, 2022 was replete with an array of historic and compelling civil justice stories. Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most importa
Overview: If a surgeon nicks or lacerates your bowel or colon during a hysterectomy, you may have grounds to file a medical malpractice claim seeking financial restitution for your harms and losses. One of the most common medical procedures a woman in the United States will…
Successfully overcoming an alleged fault finding in a car accident injury case can be the deciding factor into whether you recover financial restitution or not. If you were seriously injured in a car accident in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk or elsewhere in Hampton Roads, and…
Most major automobile manufacturers are currently testing or producing autonomous vehicles, and, in the United States, many self-driving vehicles are already on our roadways. One recent study shows that, as of 2022, self-driving vehicles are being tested in 36 states. While most states have enacted…
It’s that time of year and many of us are busy making holiday plans. Amidst all the planning, we encourage you to make safety a primary concern. Accidents resulting in potentially serious personal injuries are common over the holiday season but taking a few simple…
Can driving too slowly be dangerous? This might sound like a ridiculous question, but the answer is yes, and it is actually a pretty serious problem. When motorists drive under the speed limit, they create a road hazard by forcing those around them to make…
One of the most heart-jumping experiences that can happen to a driver is when you are driving down the road and suddenly the vehicle in another lane begins coming into your lane. If you’re lucky, either you’re able to maneuver your vehicle to avoid a…
Every year, approximately 40,000 people are killed in car accidents in this country. Hundreds of thousands more sustain injuries and many of those victims end up with long-term or permanent injuries. Unfortunately, the majority of vehicle accidents often have factors that had they been heeded,…
In Virginia, a pedestrian is defined as anyone on foot or not operating a motor vehicle. This means that someone riding a skateboard, rollerblades, or even a scooter is viewed as a pedestrian. Bicycle riders can also be considered pedestrians, although they do have to…
