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.

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

Overview of How to Obtain a Copy of Your Auto Accident Report in Virginia

If you were involved in an auto accident in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or elsewhere in the Commonwealth, an important document with the potential to impact the viability of your personal injury claim is the accident report written by Virginia law enforcement. Typically, when police…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 3 Jan 2023

Overview of How to Obtain a Copy of Your Auto Accident Report in Virginia

What To Do if You Are Injured in a Virginia Car Accident While on Vacation

Every year, millions of tourists, both domestic and foreign, visit Virginia’s beaches and mountains, making it one of the most popular states for sightseeing in the country. This large number of travelers also means that Virginia has some of the country’s busiest roadways. Although no…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 3 Jan 2023

What To Do if You Are Injured in a Virginia Car Accident While on Vacation

What Documents Do I Need In My Virginia Personal Injury Case?

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…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 30 Dec 2022

What Documents Do I Need In My Virginia Personal Injury Case?