Frequently Asked Questions

 A: The law in Virginia, written in the Virginia Model Jury Instructions states, “If the driver of a vehicle will affect the operation of another’s vehicle by turning or stopping, then the driver has a duty to give a visible turn signal; and/or brake light continuously for a distance of at least [100; 50] feet.”
The jury instructions are the law as would be given by a Virginia judge to a jury in a Virginia personal injury lawsuit.  If the driver did not use a turn signal or break lights for at least 50 feet in speeds up to 35 miles per hour, or for 100 feet in speeds above 35 miles per hour, then that driver is negligent.

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How would my lost wages be handled in a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia compared to North Carolina?

The law in Virginia, written in the Virginia Model Jury Instructions book states, “A driver whose vehicle is stopped on a roadway because he was involved in an emergency, an accident, or a mechanical breakdown must turn on the emergency flashing lights of his vehicle, if they can be operated, and remove his vehicle from the roadway to the shoulder as soon as possible.”
 
The jury instructions are the law as would be given by a Virginia judge to a jury in a Virginia personal injury lawsuit.  The vehicle must have some sort of indicator to other vehicles on the road that it is stopped, such as hazard lights if operational, and the owner must remove their vehicle from the roadway to the shoulder lane if possible. As long as they perform these duties they will likely not be considered negligent drivers.

Though we are Virginia personal injury attorneys and therefore cannot give you medical advice, it is often the case where a person won’t realize that they are injured until after several hours have passed.  Most doctors will tell you that in soft-tissue injuries (sprains and strains) the pain actually will get a bit worse before it starts getting better.  Even if you didn’t tell the police officer you were hurt, you still should seek medical treatment, and you still can get recovery for your injuries.  Just don’t delay any further, and make sure you see a medical professional as soon as possible.