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 To Avoid Virginia Construction Zone Accidents

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…

By Eric Washburn

/ 15 Dec 2022

How To Avoid Virginia Construction Zone Accidents

Nicked or Lacerated Bowel or Colon During Hysterectomy – Understanding Your Legal Rights

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…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 12 Dec 2022

Nicked or Lacerated Bowel or Colon During Hysterectomy – Understanding Your Legal Rights

Fighting Fault in a Car Accident Injury Claim

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…

By Eric Washburn

/ 30 Nov 2022

Fighting Fault in a Car Accident Injury Claim

The Consequences of Self-Driving Car Accidents in Virginia

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…

By Eric Washburn

/ 30 Nov 2022

The Consequences of Self-Driving Car Accidents in Virginia

Preventing Personal Injuries: Holiday Safety Tips

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…

By Eric Washburn

/ 24 Nov 2022

Preventing Personal Injuries: Holiday Safety Tips

Do Slow Drivers Cause Virginia Traffic Accidents?

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…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 14 Nov 2022

Do Slow Drivers Cause Virginia Traffic Accidents?

Lane Drifting Accidents: How Effective Are Lane Departure Technologies?

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…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 12 Nov 2022

Lane Drifting Accidents: How Effective Are Lane Departure Technologies?

Most Common Factors in Virginia Car Accidents

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,…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 8 Nov 2022

Most Common Factors in Virginia Car Accidents

When Does a Virginia Pedestrian Have the Right of Way?

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…

By Eric Washburn

/ 7 Nov 2022

When Does a Virginia Pedestrian Have the Right of Way?

Is a Pharmacy Error Grounds For a Virginia Personal Injury Claim?

You depend on the pharmacy to provide you with the correct medication and accurate directions on how to take it. You also trust them to ensure it is not contraindicated by any other medicines you take. Pharmacy errors can lay the groundwork for a valid…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 3 Nov 2022

Is a Pharmacy Error Grounds For a Virginia Personal Injury Claim?

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How To Avoid Virginia Construction Zone Accidents

Top 10 Civil Justice Stories of 2022: Part I

Nicked or Lacerated Bowel or Colon During Hysterectomy – Understanding Your Legal Rights

Fighting Fault in a Car Accident Injury Claim

The Consequences of Self-Driving Car Accidents in Virginia

Preventing Personal Injuries: Holiday Safety Tips

Do Slow Drivers Cause Virginia Traffic Accidents?

Lane Drifting Accidents: How Effective Are Lane Departure Technologies?

Most Common Factors in Virginia Car Accidents

When Does a Virginia Pedestrian Have the Right of Way?

Is a Pharmacy Error Grounds For a Virginia Personal Injury Claim?