Contributory negligence in Virginia is a crucial concept to understand for anyone involved in personal injury cases. This legal doctrine can have significant implications on the outcome of your claim, as it may bar you from recovering any compensation if you are found even partially at fault for an accident.
Have you ever been in a car accident or experienced an incident where someone else's carelessness caused you harm?
In legal terms, there's a concept called Res Ipsa Loquitur, which means "the thing speaks for itself." It's a fancy way of saying that if something bad happens, and it's...
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Ever found yourself in a situation that turned your world upside down? An accident, perhaps, that left you bruised, battered, and wondering who’s going to pay for all these medical bills?
Well, that's precisely where personal injury claims come into play, particularly the concept of damages.
Life can change in an instant. One moment, everything's fine, and the next, you're dealing with the aftermath of an accident that wasn't your fault. Navigating the path to recovery can be overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling medical appointments, insurance calls, and potential loss of income. We understand how daunting this can...
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The statute of limitations is the deadline for filing a lawsuit. If the case has not settled and the lawsuit does not get filed before the deadline, the statute of limitations will bar the plaintiff from taking legal action against the party who caused the harm to them. The injured person will...
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Virginia is one of a handful of states that still follows a harsh rule of law about comparative fault in accident claims. Comparative fault refers to a situation in which at least two parties were negligent in causing the accident that caused the injury. In our state, even a tiny portion of...
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Litigation is risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury or judge will decide on a specific case. You might feel strongly that they should decide in your favor, but you do not have control over what they do. Some people grab the first settlement offer they receive out of...
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After getting injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault in Virginia, you probably want to know if it would be worth it to file a personal injury claim. It would help if you knew the different types of monetary damages that could be available and how to calculate damages in...
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Virginia law does not force you to hire a personal injury attorney to handle your injury claim, but choosing to work with a lawyer can be a smart decision. Many things can go wrong long after the accident that can decrease the amount of money you receive or destroy your claim entirely.
Damages are the remedy for a personal injury or accident claim. The court cannot undo the injury, so it grants damages for the injured party’s physical, emotional, and financial losses.This type of compensation is referred to as compensatory damages, because it is designed to compensate you for your losses. In addition to...
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