Category Archives: Personal Injury
What Are Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
When a person or entity is responsible for someone else’s injuries — whether nonfatal or fatal — it may be possible for the injured person or for their personal representative to file a claim in order to seek what is known as “damages.” While this term might not be familiar to you if you… Read More »
Timelines to Consider in Personal Injury Claims
After a serious injury results from another party’s negligence, timing can be critical. The amount of time from the injury to seeking medical care can be the difference between an injury that is ultimately treatable and one from which a person cannot fully recover. The length of time that passes between the date of… Read More »
What is Contributory Negligence in Virginia?
When another party’s negligence or intentional act results in a serious accident that causes harm to another person, the injured party often does — and should — consider options for seeking compensation to cover damages and losses associated with the injury. In motor vehicle crashes such as car accidents and pedestrian collisions, it may… Read More »