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.

What is a Letter of Protection?

A letter of protection is a legally binding contract between you, your doctor, and your attorney. A letter of protection is an assurance that you will pay your medical bills once your claim is settled. Its objective is to help personal injury victims receive the…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 7 Feb 2024

What Are the Most Common “Silent” Injuries from Car Accidents?

Car accidents are traumatic events that can result in a wide range of injuries, many of which are immediately noticeable due to their visible and painful nature. However, some injuries are not as easily detected or may have delayed symptoms, earning them the moniker of…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 6 Feb 2024

What Are the Most Common “Silent” Injuries from Car Accidents?

What Are the Most Common Surgical Errors?

Even the most minor surgery, successfully performed, is a stressful and scary event. Whether your operation is elective and has been scheduled for weeks or you are experiencing an emergency, you are depending on the surgeon and their team to perform the procedure without making…

By Eric Washburn

/ 5 Feb 2024

What Are the Most Common Surgical Errors?

What Are the Challenges Amputees Face After Catastrophic Accidents?

Traumatic amputation or limb loss resulting from a tragic accident is a life-altering event that can have profound physical, emotional, and psychological consequences for victims and their families. Victims of car accidents and electrocutions are two common examples of people who have dealt with amp

By Richard Shapiro

/ 31 Jan 2024

What Are the Challenges Amputees Face After Catastrophic Accidents?

What Role Does Credibility Play in My Personal Injury Case?

In 2021, 461,478 civil cases were filed in U.S. district courts. Although there are a lot of important elements in a personal injury case, the credibility of the involved parties, while not often talked about, is crucial for many reasons. When injured victims and the…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 30 Jan 2024

What Role Does Credibility Play in My Personal Injury Case?

Pursuing Legal Action for a Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Pediatric and childhood brain trauma is a distressing reality that many parents may encounter. Accidents, falls, sports injuries, or other incidents can lead to head injuries in children, potentially causing both immediate and long-term consequences. Approximately 500,000 children 14 years and young

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 23 Jan 2024

Pursuing Legal Action for a Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Who is the Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case?

If you sustained injuries that were caused by someone else’s negligence, you might require the aid of a personal injury attorney. Most people who have never been involved in a personal injury case before, find the legal jargon confusing. It may, therefore, be useful to…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 22 Jan 2024

Who is the Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case?

What Evidence Can Prove a Distracted Driving Accident?

Distracted driving is the leading cause of severe and deadly motor vehicle collisions in Virginia Beach and throughout the United States. You might strongly suspect that the other driver involved in the accident is to blame because they were distracted, but suspicion is not enough…

By Eric Washburn

/ 8 Jan 2024

What Evidence Can Prove a Distracted Driving Accident?

Factors That Determine Accident Compensation Payouts

Accidents can lead to physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardships. In many cases, Virginia law allows accident victims to pursue legal action for financial compensation for their losses. The amount of compensation awarded depends on various factors, and understanding these factors i

By Eric Washburn

/ 29 Dec 2023

Factors That Determine Accident Compensation Payouts

What Are My Rights if I Was Injured By a Defective Product?

Every day, people purchase products under the assumption that they are safe to use. Even though manufacturers are expected to warn consumers of any potential hazards and recall their products if they present a serious danger, this isn’t always the case. In fact, defective consumer products are…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 25 Dec 2023

What Are My Rights if I Was Injured By a Defective Product?

What Should I Do If I Think I Have Whiplash After a Car Accident?

Serious car accidents often inflict physical, emotional, and financial difficulties on a person’s life usually due to exorbitant bills associated with their injuries. Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries, affecting about 65% of all accident victims. The symptoms that initially ac

By Eric Washburn

/ 19 Dec 2023

What Should I Do If I Think I Have Whiplash After a Car Accident?