After being involved in a Virginia car accident, you may be uncertain about what you should do next, particularly if the collision was not your fault. State law allows you to take legal action against the other driver; but there are some important steps you need to take, such as getting the other driver’s contact…
The settlement money you receive from a successful personal injury claim is intended to make you whole after the injuries and other damages you incurred by alleviating the financial hardships you experienced due to another person’s wrongdoing or negligence. One question that many personal injury victims have is “Is my personal injury settlement taxable?” Generally…
Our Virginia Beach personal injury law firm recently shared a story about a woman in Ireland who had her $823,000 car accident claim thrown out after the insurance company revealed photos of her participating in a Christmas tree-throwing competition. Details can be found here: Christmas Tree Throwing: What Not to Do During Your Personal Injury…
Unfortunately, there are many accident victims who never completely recover from their injuries. Instead, they come to a point in their recovery process where ongoing medical treatment is not likely to improve their condition. For instance, a victim might only be 75% as able-bodied as they were before their accident and that total is unlikely…
Bicycling is a popular hobby in the state of Virginia, in addition to being an environmentally friendly form of transportation. Unfortunately, it can be dangerous for cyclists to share the road with other motorists. Bike accidents resulting from collisions with motor vehicles end up causing serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. According to data collected by…