When you have been injured in an accident caused by another party, you have the right under Virginia law to file a claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party for financial compensation for any of the losses the injuries have caused you to sustain. One of those losses that you have the right to be…
In Virginia, injured accident victims are able to pursue damages against the party or parties who caused the accident for any losses they sustain as a result. There are two different types of damages, economic and noneconomic. Economic damages are quantifiable damages. This means there is an actual dollar amount that determines their value. Medical…
With summer quickly approaching, many families are in the process of making vacation plans. Unfortunately, the risks of being injured in an accident exist just like they do at home. Many of these accidents occur because of the negligence of another party. This means that the victim can pursue damages for the losses the injuries…
Police report that several people were injured in a car accident on Highway 33 in Pitt County near the border with Chocowinity. The crash occurred at approximately 4:30 in the afternoon on Thursday afternoon. Seven people were injured in the crash and two of those victims were transferred to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. An…
Burn injuries can be caused by a number of sources, including defective products, vehicle accidents, and electric burns. The severity of the burn determines the degree classification: First-degree: Outermost layer of skin (epidermis) is burnt Second-degree: Burn has penetrated the epidermis and the next layer (dermis) Third-degree: Burn has penetrated all the layers of skin…