What Constitutes Reckless Driving for Commercial Truck Drivers in Virginia?
In the broadest terms, a negligent driver makes a preventable mistake. A reckless driver acts without regard to the health and lives of other people on the road.
How Virginia and North Carolina Hospitals Attempt to Avoid Liability for Medical Malpractice
Holding corporations liable for the conduct of their employees depends on a legal doctrine called respondeat superior. While the language varies from state to state, businesses and corporations are only liable for the negligent conduct of their employees when the negligence “arises out of and in the scope of their employment.” Essentially, as long as…
Virginia Truck Accident Attorney: Why Trucks with Multiple Trailers Cause More Crashes
Recently, a commercial truck pulling two trailers crashed in Augusta County while driving north on I-81, leaving the truck driver injured. According to Virginia State Police, the Virginia truck accident was caused by a gust of wind that pushed the second trailer onto its side and caused the trucker to lose control of his vehicle. …
How Long Do I Have to File a Brain Injury Lawsuit in Virginia?
Under section 8.01-243 of the Code of Virginia, adults have two years from the date on which another party’s actions resulted in their brain injury to file claims for compensation from the responsible party. Individuals and companies can be named as defendants in brain injury lawsuits. That same statute sets a five-year statute of limitations…
Four Struggles Of Virginia Brain Injury Victims’ Spouses & Loved Ones
Most people are familiar with the consequences of a brain injury on the brain injury victim himself: memory loss, personality change, behavioral issues, sleep disturbances, mobility issues, depression, and even paralysis. However, fewer people stop to think about the toll a serious brain injury takes on the spouse or partner of the injury victim. While…