Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
Contaminated Drinking Water at Camp Lejeune Linked to Cancer Officials are reporting that from 1953 to 1987, the Camp Lejeune water supply may have been contaminated with certain chemicals that can cause very serious health conditions, such as cancer. Early History:...
Virginia Wrongful Death: Who Can Bring a Claim?
Beneficiaries of Virginia Wrongful Death Claims In Virginia, a wrongful death claim may be brought if the death of a person is caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another. The wrongful death claim must be filed by the personal representative of the deceased's...
How to Handle a Non-Reportable Car Accident?
What is a Non-Reportable Accident in Virginia? Not all accidents are required to be reported to the police. In fact, depending on the state in which you live, there are usually minimum amounts of damage to require reporting. Additionally, in Virginia, accidents on...
What You Should Know About Auto Accidents in Construction Zones
What to do if You're Injured in an Auto Accident in a Construction Zone? According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, there were 4,854 construction zone accidents in Virginia in 2021. This number represents a 41% increase from 2020. Out of the nearly 5,000...
Getting Pain and Suffering After a Car Accident
How to Make Sure Your Car Accident Settlement Includes Pain and Suffering If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to receive monetary damages for the pain and suffering you experienced. This type of damage is often awarded to victims who have...
Is a Police Report Necessary for Filing a Personal Injury Claim?
A Police Report is An Important Tool After an Auto Accident A police report is important tool that is often used when filing a personal injury insurance claim. A police report offers an unbiased perspective of how an accident happened, the extent of damages caused by...
Virginia Highways With Highest Number of Accidents
The 5 Most Dangerous Highways in Virginia: Avoid these if You Can If you're planning on driving in Virginia anytime soon, you'll want to be aware of the highways with the most accidents. According to recent data, these are the stretches of road where you're most...
How to Prepare for Your Workers’ Comp Case
How to Prepare for Your Workers' Comp Case If you've been injured at work and are trying to get your medical bills and time off paid by the workers' comp insurance carrier, you'll need to know how to prepare for your workers' comp case. The tips listed below could...
Motorcycle Fatalities on the Rise in Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Motorcycle Fatalities Doubled The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is reporting that motorcycle crashes that result in fatalities have doubled so far in 2022 in the Shenandoah Valley region, including the Staunton, Harrisonburg, and Waynesboro...
What to do if a Commercial Vehicle Hits You
What to do if a Commercial Vehicle Hits You If you were hit by a tractor trailer or other type of commercial vehicle, you may be experiencing catastrophic injuries and concerned about how you will recover both physically and financially. A crash with a larger...
2022 Virginia New Laws Update
2022 Virginia New Laws Update Beginning July 1, 2022, the following new laws will go into effect in Virginia: Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration This new law modifies the formula for compensating wrongfully incarcerated persons to equal $55,000 per year of...
What to do if You’re Hit by a Tractor Trailer
What to do if You're Hit by a Tractor Trailer If you're hit by a tractor trailer, such an accident can cause very serious consequences for both your health and your finances. Because tractor trailers are much larger than ordinary vehicles and travel at high rates of...
