The consequences of a serious Virginia Beach motorcycle accident can be devastating. Fortunately, if you know what steps to take, such as seeking prompt medical care and collecting evidence, you can protect your health and your right to compensation. In order to do so, however, you will have to prove that the other party was…
Whiplash is one of the most unacknowledged and potentially serious injuries caused by car accidents in Virginia Beach, and more technically speaking whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues of the neck and can extend into the adjacent shoulder musculature. Depending on its severity, whiplash can lead to long-term side effects such as chronic…
Loss of consortium is a legal term that refers to an individual’s claim for financial compensation when an injury sustained by their spouse damages their relationship. For example, imagine you and your spouse are injured in a car accident through no fault of your own. Your injuries are fairly minor but your spouse’s injuries are…
In 2020, more than 35,000 people died in car accidents in the United States. Roughly 800 of those fatalities took place in Virginia. Car accidents are a major problem nationwide, and multiple factors can contribute to the likelihood of an accident happening. Unfortunately, the majority of fatal car accidents are the direct result of dangerous…
If you are injured in a car accident, the insurance company is going to do everything in its not-inconsiderable power to deny or minimize your claim. If your case makes it all the way to trial, they are going to work very hard to downplay your injuries or even try to claim they were not…