Just like every other state, Virginia drivers are required to carry auto insurance of at least the minimum amount imposed by the state. They are also required to carry proof of their insurance coverage when they are driving and be able to produce it at the request of law enforcement. Unfortunately, almost 11% of all…
On Thursday, June 22nd, Virginia State Police responded to the scene of a fatal pedestrian accident in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 near milepost 251 in Newport News. According to sources, the incident occurred at about 10:15 p.m. Do Virginia drivers owe all pedestrians a duty of care? An initial investigation revealed that a…
Hundreds of thousands of personal injury lawsuits are filed by plaintiffs throughout the United States every single year. Despite what you may have been told or seen on TV, only about 5% of all personal injury cases go to trial. Unfortunately, even settling a lawsuit out of court could take months, or even more than…
In the United States, we see videos almost daily of drivers trying to mow down pedestrians, run other vehicles off the road, and even shoot another driver over a real or perceived offense. These are just some of the dangerous driving behaviors that can be described by the term “road rage.” Are road rage and…
Virginia’s judicial system was established to ensure that legal conflicts are settled economically, fairly, and quickly. The modern court system in Virginia is comprised of four different levels of courts. In order of rank, these are the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, circuit courts, and general district courts. These courts are arranged into 31…