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…
After being injured in a Virginia car accident, many victims are in shock and unsure of what to do. They might also be severely injured, in pain, and trying to deal with their personal injuries in the hospital or at home. For most people, it takes some time to process exactly what happened, and even…
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, just under 95 percent of personal injury lawsuits settle before they go to trial. These settlements are usually reached after negotiations between the injured party’s Virginia Beach personal injury lawyer and the at-fault party’s insurance company. Sometimes, the negotiation process is resolved quickly and efficiently, while other times,…