by John G. Crandley A.Understanding the Statutes UM/UIM coverage in Virginia, and probably in most other states, is heavily governed by statute. In the case of Virginia, the governing statute Continue Reading
If the claim can be settled before the filing of a lawsuit, then the injured person usually will not have to appear in court. However, whether or not a case Continue Reading
A personal injury lawsuit in Virginia can generally be filed in either the Circuit Court or the General District Court. 1. In the city or county where the accident occurred 2. Continue Reading
Accident caused by an Uninsured Motorist All automobile insurance policies issued in Virginia must include coverage for uninsured motorists, which protects the insured in the event of an automobile accident Continue Reading
Car Accidents Personal Injury Lawyer VA Beach – The Virginia Code requires the exchange of certain information following a car accident, and the police officer who comes to the scene Continue Reading
Injured Due to the Negligence of Another Driver An injured person is usually entitled to compensation in personal injury cases involving a negligent driver for the following to the extent Continue Reading
Negligence is the Failure to Use Ordinary Care Negligence and Personal Injury Virginia Beach – Negligence is the failure to use ordinary care, which is the care a reasonable person Continue Reading
In Virginia, a pedestrian crossing at an intersection in a marked crosswalk with a “walk” signal has the right-of-way. Pedestrian crossing injury Virginia Beach – However, pedestrians must maintain a Continue Reading
Riding a bike on a sidewalk or crosswalk depends on the locality’s laws. The Virginia Code gives the governing bodies of counties, cities, and towns the authority to regulate the Continue Reading
Car Accidents in Privately Owned Parking Lots and Privately Owned Premises No. The Virginia Supreme Court has written that governmental regulations or road rules have no application in lawsuits involving Continue Reading
A Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case can Recover Punitive Damages against a Drunk Driver. Under certain circumstances, a plaintiff in a personal injury case can recover punitive damages against Continue Reading
A Vehicle Skidding on a Slippery Road is Insufficient to Establish Negligence on the Driver’s Part. Not necessarily. The fact that a vehicle skidded on a slippery road is insufficient Continue Reading