The last clear chance doctrine is a legal principle that can, in states beholden to contributory negligence rules, make it easier for plaintiffs to collect financial compensation for damages. If that sentence sounds confusing to you, don’t worry. It contains a lot of legal concepts that we are going to unpack. How does the last…
A teenager was seriously injured and another person was killed when their car was hit by a van in Raleigh on the afternoon of Friday, October 6th. According to a spokesperson for the Raleigh Police Department, the fatal multi-vehicle accident took place at the intersection of Rush Street and Hammond Road at about 12:28 p.m. …
A personal injury takes place when one party commits a malicious or negligent act that causes harm to another. Common personal injury accidents include car accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. What does it mean to be jointly and severally liable? Victims of Virginia personal injury accidents are generally entitled to…
If you are injured in an accident and the at-fault party’s insurer makes you a settlement offer, they will almost certainly require you to sign a release of all claims form before you cash your check. If you have not consulted with a qualified personal injury lawyer, it is not in your best interest to…
Economic Damages Vs. Non-Economic Damages Economic Damages: If you are injured in a car accident, the first type of damage that comes to mind is typically the sustained physical impacts that require medical attention, including include physical therapy, surgery, or other potentially costly treatment. When this occurs, it is important that you are reimbursed for any money…