Legal Blog - Car Accidents

Offered Settlement After a Roanoke Car Accident? If you’ve been in a car accident in Roanoke, you might be in pain, which makes it hard or impossible to do your job. You could also have a stack of medical bills,…

Is Virginia a No-Fault State for Car Accidents? No. Virginia is an at-fault state for personal injury claims like car accidents. This means that the at-fault driver or their insurance carrier should be responsible for the other party’s damages (and…

Incorrect Diagnoses Made in Emergency Room Going to the emergency room is usually an unpleasant experience, but a wrong diagnosis can add stress and delay treatment. In some cases, a misdiagnosis could even lead to permanent damage or a fatal…

What is Contributory Negligence in Virginia? Contributory negligence is a legal doctrine used as a defense in personal injury lawsuits in Virginia. While the majority of States use comparative negligence principles, Virginia is a pure contributory negligent State. As a…

What is Considered a Permanent Injury in Virginia?  In any personal injury case, your lawyer will want to determine how much you should receive in damages. There are economic damages, like medical bills, property damage, and lost wages from time…

Student Injured at School in Virginia  Every parent wants their child to be safe at school, but if they are injured, what happens? This is just the first of many questions. Who is responsible for their medical bills and other…

How To Get Rental Car Reimbursement In Virginia After An Accident A car accident can lead to many difficulties in your life, from injuries and medical bills to car repair expenses. Insurance carriers may take time getting back to you…

Dealing with a personal injury can be stressful and time-consuming. You may have missed work, have medical bills piling up, and still be in pain. You may even still be out of work, or facing a permanent disability. At this…

Do you have to pay taxes on Personal Injury Settlement? Questions about taxes and personal injury settlements are very common. This is understandable. You have to think about how much money you’ll actually get if you accept a settlement, and…

What Falls Under Personal Injury Law?  Often when people think about personal injury law, they picture car accidents. While that is certainly a common reason for someone to contact a personal injury lawyer, it isn’t the only one. Personal injury…