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.

Liability and Compensation in Trip, Slip-and-Fall Accidents

Trip, slip-and-fall accidents are unexpected and often lead to injuries that can be debilitating, painful, and even life-altering. If you or a family member were injured in a Virginiatrip, slip-and-fall accident, it is important to know the laws regarding liability and the potential avenues for…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 25 Sep 2023

Liability and Compensation in Trip, Slip-and-Fall Accidents

Can a Witness Refuse to Testify in a Virginia Car Accident Case?

If your car accident case winds up going to court, you might need eyewitnesses to give testimony regarding what happened. If your witness is credible, their statement could bolster the strength of your claim, but what if your witness doesn’t want to go to court?…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 19 Sep 2023

Can a Witness Refuse to Testify in a Virginia Car Accident Case?

Punitive Damages in Virginia Personal Injury Cases

Although not commonly awarded, punitive damages can be a vital part of a personal injury case. Unlike economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are intended to punish defendants for certain wanton, willful, or deliberate acts. They are not available in every single personal injury case,…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 5 Sep 2023

Punitive Damages in Virginia Personal Injury Cases

How Can a Wrongful Death Settlement Help Me After Losing a Loved One?

As if losing someone you love wasn’t devastating enough, finding out that their death was completely preventable almost certainly evokes feelings of injustice and outrage among surviving family members. Virginia makes it possible for victims to confront the economic element of a wrongful death by…

By Eric Washburn

/ 7 Aug 2023

How Can a Wrongful Death Settlement Help Me After Losing a Loved One?

What Are the Three Types of Marketing Defects?

When a product is defective, it can cause serious injuries to consumers even when they are using it as intended. This is not supposed to happen. In fact, product distributors, manufacturers, and designers have a legal obligation to make sure their products are reasonably safe…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 1 Aug 2023

What Are the Three Types of Marketing Defects?

Are Injuries Always Immediately Obvious After a Car Accident?

Most car accident injuries manifest fairly quickly, but some can take several days or even weeks to make themselves known. In some situations, a life-threatening injury can worsen over the course of a few weeks before the victim even suspects that their symptoms might be…

By Eric Washburn

/ 24 Jul 2023

Are Injuries Always Immediately Obvious After a Car Accident?

What Happens If I Don’t Hire a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident?

After being seriously injured in any type of accident, the absolute last thing you want to deal with is an insurance company. You are confused, exhausted, in pain, and more than likely just want to put this whole ordeal behind you. We understand that you…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 18 Jul 2023

What Happens If I Don’t Hire a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident?

Safety Tips for Virginia Boaters

Regardless of whether you are on a sailboat, a motorboat, a jet ski, or a canoe, Virginia’s waterways can be extremely dangerous. During the summer, boat accidents are a common occurrence in Virginia Beach, the James River, the Rappahannock River, and the Chesapeake Bay. Fortunately,…

By Eric Washburn

/ 14 Jul 2023

What Kinds of Brain Injuries Can Be Caused by Car Accidents?

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of brain injuries. This is because those involved in vehicle collisions are commonly subjected to bumps, bangs, blows, or sharp jolts to the head. However, “brain injury” is a term that encompasses a wide variety of conditions. How…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 10 Jul 2023

What Kinds of Brain Injuries Can Be Caused by Car Accidents?

What is Virginia’s Good Samaritan Law?

At some point in your life, you have probably driven by a car accident that just took place and wondered if you should stop and try to help. Or, possibly you were involved in an accident and were hoping someone might stop to help you.…

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 6 Jul 2023

The Long-Term Effects of Burn Injuries Caused by Virginia Car Accidents

Every year, an average of 1.2 million burn victims are admitted to hospital emergency rooms for treatment of severe burns. These victims have no choice but to endure extreme, prolonged physical pain and discomfort, as well as an uncertain recovery. How long do burn injuries…

By Eric Washburn

/ 3 Jul 2023

The Long-Term Effects of Burn Injuries Caused by Virginia Car Accidents

Do Serious Car Accidents Have Psychological Effects?

Car accidents can affect different victims in different ways. Most car accidents leave their victims with physical injuries, facing a long recovery period and serious financial hardships caused by a growing pile of hospital bills. Car accidents can also have psychological impacts on their victims. B

By Eric Washburn

/ 30 Jun 2023

Do Serious Car Accidents Have Psychological Effects?