Most car accidents are the result of driver negligence, but mechanical failures can also lead to serious accidents. Mechanics have a responsibility to their customers to exercise reasonable care when repairing or servicing their vehicles. If they fail to uphold their duty of care and that failure results in an accident, the mechanic could be…
No matter how friendly their commercials may seem, no insurance company is on your side after a car accident. One common defense is they may try their hardest to devalue or deny your claim by asserting you were partly or totally at fault, and given Virginia’s pure contributory negligence laws, they always examine whether they can…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers an illness or injury to be job-related if “an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury or illness.” Although most employees who are hurt on the job know they are eligible to file a…
After being injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you are entitled to pursue damages, including lost wages, via a personal injury lawsuit. “Lost wages” refers to the money you lost when you were unable to work due to your physical injuries. Unfortunately, many personal injury victims have no idea what evidence…
After being injured in an accident, the first thing you need to do is to see a doctor for a full evaluation and medical care. Not just because your health is a priority, but without proof of the nature and severity of your injuries, you might not get the compensation you need. If you try…