Serious Legal Problems Require Serious Representation
In Part I of our discussion of Virginia's workers' compensation law, we noted that being injured in an "unsafe workplace" provides the injured worker no right to sue her employer in Virginia courts. Injuries received "in the course of" and "arising out of" the...
Losing a loved one can be devastating. Not only can it be difficult to adjust to life without a family member, but the expenses and loss of income caused by his or her absence could create significant financial burdens on the family. If another person is found to be...
Many Virginia motorcycle enthusiasts may agree that riding a motorcycle is equal parts freedom and danger. The danger largely comes from the fact that riders are nowhere near as protected as drivers of passenger and commercial vehicles. This raises some unique issues...
"I was hurt on my job. My boss makes me climb unsafe scaffolding and I have to use my hands operating machines that have no safety/shut off switches. Can I sue my employer?"We hear this tale frequently. The assumption that many people have:...
Virginia State Police combed the area looking for a driver who fled the scene of a crash on foot. A man believed to be that driver was found at a hospital in the area. At last report, he was being questioned regarding his suspected involvement in the fatal...
Interstate 64 was recently the site of a deadly accident involving multiple vehicles. The tractor-trailer driver believed responsible for the crash has so far been charged with reckless driving. The Virginia State Police report that additional charges may be filed at...
On a recent Saturday afternoon, a trooper with the Virginia State Police pulled over a car on the eastbound side of Interstate 66. When the vehicle was originally stopped, the driver was asked to exit the vehicle and was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant...
Our firm frequently represents people injured in motor vehicle collisions. Many times, the party causing the collision has inadequate insurance to cover the damages our client has suffered. Virginia law only requires that an automobile have minimum liability...
During the summer, more motorcycle enthusiasts are on the roadways due to the warmer temperatures. Virginia drivers need to use extra caution in order to avoid becoming involved in a collision with a motorcycle -- especially when stopping, changing lanes and turning,...
When pulling out of a parking lot or driveway, most Virginia drivers assess the flow of traffic in order to determine when they can safely pull out onto the road. However, it is more than the motor vehicle traffic that drivers need to pay attention to in this...
