Two men were killed on Wednesday, October 11th when a dump truck and a pick-up truck collided at an intersection in Hampton. The accident took place at about 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of Aberdeen Road and West Pembroke Avenue. The two occupants of the pick-up truck died at the scene. They have been identified…
Although every personal injury case is unique, almost all of them are resolved through either a jury verdict or a settlement. While both of these act as conclusions to personal injury cases, there are many differences between them. What are the pros and cons of accepting a settlement? If you were injured in an accident…
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 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…