Legal

The law affects every part of daily life. Our legal section offers clear, practical explanations of new laws, court rulings, and local and national legal developments. Whether you’re following a major lawsuit or seeking to understand how a new law impacts you, this section keeps readers informed about what’s happening in Virginia’s courts and legislature.

How Speeding Contributes to Deadly Virginia Car Crashes

Earlier this month, a single-vehicle crash in Fairfax County claimed the lives of two teenagers and sent a third to the hospital with serious injuries. Authorities were notified around 9:30 p.m. on January 10 about a crash that had occurred in the 7400 block of…

By Eric Washburn

/ 30 Jan 2023

How Speeding Contributes to Deadly Virginia Car Crashes

Injured in a Ski Lift Accident – Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Explains What To Do Next

The Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains of Virginia are the site of popular ski resorts where residents and visitors enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, and other winter activities. As much fun as skiing and related activities can be, it is important to be cognizant of the fact…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 30 Jan 2023

Injured in a Ski Lift Accident – Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Explains What To Do Next

Virginia Car Accidents: Common Causes and Injuries

It is a sad but basic fact of life that motor vehicle accidents take place in Virginia and throughout the United States every single day. Virginia car accidents happen for lots of reasons, from mechanical failures to driver negligence, poor roadway design to unsafe driving…

By Eric Washburn

/ 26 Jan 2023

Virginia Car Accidents: Common Causes and Injuries

Health Insurance After a Serious Auto Accident

If you suffered a significant bodily injury in an auto accident, you may be wondering, “who will pay my medical bills and should I use my health insurance?” To answer the latter portion of your question first – yes, you should use your personal health…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 25 Jan 2023

Health Insurance After a Serious Auto Accident

Drivers Have a Duty of Care to Stay Healthy and Avoid Crashes

When you are an experienced driver, you may sometimes take for granted your ability to operate a vehicle because it just becomes second nature. But driving a vehicle requires both mental sharpness and physical agility. It is important for a driver’s brain to be able…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 24 Jan 2023

Drivers Have a Duty of Care to Stay Healthy and Avoid Crashes

Will Supreme Court Decision Impede Nursing Home Victims’ Right to Sue?

One of the most disturbing types of personal injury cases our law firm handles is nursing home abuse lawsuits. It is devastating for a family to find out that the very people they entrusted the care of their elderly loved one to are responsible for…

By Eric Washburn

/ 20 Jan 2023

Will Supreme Court Decision Impede Nursing Home Victims’ Right to Sue?

Are Pedestrians a Priority for State Road Planners?

A 34-year-old Virginia Beach man died from injuries he sustained after being hit by a vehicle. The accident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 8 in the 1400 block of Laskin Road near Fremac Drive in Virginia Beach. According to police, the victim…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 19 Jan 2023

Are Pedestrians a Priority for State Road Planners?

Dashboard “Infotainment” Screens: A Dangerous Contributor to Distracted Driving

Technology has long been an integral part of the automotive industry. Advancements in our understanding of science over the last century or so have paved the way for the mass production of lighter, more fuel-efficient, and of course, overall safer vehicles. In today’s world, however,…

By Eric Washburn

/ 19 Jan 2023

Dashboard “Infotainment” Screens: A Dangerous Contributor to Distracted Driving

Five Things You Should Know About Whiplash

For many people, whiplash is a fairly minor injury that has a reputation of being exaggerated, abused, and over-dramatized (think: giant foam neck brace) by the victim. As Virginia car accident attorneys with decades of experience in the field, we know that whiplash injuries can…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 16 Jan 2023

Five Things You Should Know About Whiplash

What Are the Most Common Factors in Virginia Rollover Accidents?

There are a lot of factors that can cause a vehicle to flip onto its side or roll over. If you were involved in a Virginia rollover accident, an investigation will most likely be needed to determine the exact cause. Finding the right attorney to…

By Eric Washburn

/ 16 Jan 2023

What Are the Most Common Factors in Virginia Rollover Accidents?

Proving Lost Wages in a Virginia Beach Personal Injury Lawsuit

If you were seriously injured in an accident that took place in or around Virginia Beach, there is a high probability you will be required to take time off from work to fully recover from the bodily harm endured in the collision. In some instances,…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 9 Jan 2023

Proving Lost Wages in a Virginia Beach Personal Injury Lawsuit

Six Students Hurt in Virginia Beach School Bus Accident

Virginia Beach Police say six children were transported to a local hospital for treatment of crash injuries after a Jaguar T-boned the handicapped bus the students were riding in. The recent crash occurred at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon at the intersection of Indian River…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 7 Jan 2023

Six Students Hurt in Virginia Beach School Bus Accident