Personal Injury

Until recently, Virginia general district courts had a jurisdictional limit of $25,000 for personal injury and wrongful death claims. Recently passed legislation increased that limit to $50,000. This change may make it easier for Virginia residents to pursue personal...

Commercial airplane crashes are rare but that does not prevent all injuries you may sustain on flights. There are a lot of moving parts to get a plane safely off the ground, flying and landing for all passengers. An airplane during flight has many natural forces to...

After slipping and falling on another's property, you filed a claim with the at-fault party's insurance. You got an offer for compensation, but should you accept it? Nasdaq explores when to consider rejecting an insurance company's settlement. Learn when you could...

You are probably aware that doctors evaluate burns by degrees, with third-degree burns as the worst. However, burns can actually progress in severity into the fourth degree. If you have not heard of a fourth-degree burn, it is likely because fourth-degree burns are...

Whether you are the victim of a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall, spinal cord injuries are a small but devastating risk. These types of injuries often have long-lasting or even permanent life changes. You might think of the hospital bills, but it is good to...

While burns can vary in their severity, you should take seriously any burn that you may suffer as a result of a workplace injury or an auto accident. Some burns can cause permanent damage to your skin and possibly your muscles and nerves. It is also possible for a...

Personal injury law deals with damage done to the body by a foreseeable and often preventable act. The person responsible is negligent for creating or ignoring the circumstances leading to an injury. Slip and fall cases center around proving the owner or person in...

The relief of hearing from medical professionals that your accident has not caused a permanent brain injury can provide indescribable relief. However, as time progresses, you should continue to watch for signs of diminishing function and ability which could indicate...

If you frequently travel by bike in Virginia, you should understand how the rules of the road affect you. In general, you must follow the same traffic laws that apply to drivers. Keeping these tenets in mind while you ride can help you avoid a serious auto accident...