After being injured in a Virginia personal injury accident, you may decide to seek financial compensation through an insurance claim. It is important to have documentation and evidence to support your case. No matter what amount of money you are hoping to recover, you are going to have to be able to prove the damages…
What happens to victims of accidents if they already have a preexisting medical condition? It is not uncommon for a crash or slip and fall incident to aggravate a preexisting condition a victim has, but will this affect their ability to successfully pursue a personal injury claim against the party responsible for the crash? Personal…
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 1,500 fatalities and another 70,000 injuries. Other statistics show one in six deadly fatal accidents involves a drowsy driver. And although over 96 percent of people say they are totally against allowing someone…
When you have been injured in a car crash, it can be difficult enough going through the rehab and recovery of those injuries while also dealing with the pain they cause. Add the stress and worry of mounting medical bills, lost wages, and other missed commitments because those injuries prohibit you from being able to…
Under the law, property and business owners have a responsibility to maintain their premises in order to ensure the safety of their customers. These requirements also apply to hotel owners, who need to exercise reasonable care in order to protect their guests. In Virginia, as in many jurisdictions, determining liability for a slip and fall…