Child Support Liens and Personal Injury Cases in Virginia

Richmond Car Accident Lawyer

Author: Christopher A. Meyer, Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer

Many people in the Commonwealth of Virginia are required by court order to financially support children and have been unable to keep up with the court ordered payments.  In such cases, the Commissioner of the State Department of Social Services may cause an order to issue that attaches to property… [ read more ]


Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Cases

Mechanicsville Car Accident Lawyer

Author: Attorney Christopher A. Meyer

Taking bankruptcy can have a significant effect on a personal injury case.  In a recent personal injury case[1], the Virginia Supreme Court discussed the disastrous results that can occur when a plaintiff’s taking bankruptcy and the pendency of a personal injury case are not properly coordinated.

In Kocher the plaintiff… [ read more ]


How much is my personal injury case worth?

Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude

Fredericksburg Claims Consultant Chris Cloude

Author: Claims Consultant Chris B. Cloude

This is a question I get from just about every client I assist at some point during their personal injury case.   Until a case is ripe for settlement, this question is impossible to answer.  To understand why this is true, it’s helpful to understand the general process we go through to determine the value of a case.

Although… [ read more ]


CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC CHARGES FROM AN ACCIDENT: Effect on a Personal Injury Case

FAQ: Are a police officer’s charges important to the outcome of a personal injury case?

Richmond Accident Lawyer J. David Douthit

Richmond Accident Lawyer J. David Douthit

Author: Attorney J. David Douthit

Many times our personal injury clients are upset when the police officer does not place charges against the driver our clients feel caused the auto accident, or when the officer does place charges but they are dismissed at traffic court.  Usually, however,… [ read more ]


Halloween Safety Tips

Stay Safe Trick-or-Treating This Year

 

Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Richmond Injury Lawyer Jason W. Konvicka

Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka

Halloween can be a magical time of year for children.  Costumes, trick or treating, parties, and, of course, eating candy are all part of the fun of Halloween.  But the excitement of the night can cause children and adults to be less careful.  The following… [ read more ]


Traumatic Brain Injury: Promising New Technology for Diagnosis

Neuro-Quantum Studies Produce Objective Findings of Traumatic Brain Injury

Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis

Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis

Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis

*This originally article was published in the Fall 2011 Issue 11-3 of Headway Newsletter, Brain Injury Association of Virginia

The trial lawyer’s duty to prove the nature and extent of brain injuries in [ read more ]


FAQ: Why Do I need To Contact An Attorney Promptly After An Accident?

The Importance of Prompt Investigation After an Accident

Chesterfield injury lawyer Trent S. Kerns

Chesterfield injury lawyer Trent S. Kerns

Author: Attorney Trent S. Kerns

How can you prove that a product was defective without the product in a product liability case?  How can you prove that a condition was unsafe if the condition has been altered or removed?  Many [ read more ]


Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: An Enigmatic Enemy

Tractor trailer accident attorney P. Christopher Guedri

Richmond Personal Injury Attorney P. Christopher Guedri

Author: Attorney P. Christopher Guedri

In my years as a Virginia personal injury attorney I’ve helped clients with a dizzying array of injuries and medical conditions. It always saddens me when I see someone whose suffering could have been mitigated if their condition had been diagnosed in time.

One client,… [ read more ]


Richmond Ranks as 20th Most Dangerous City in America for Pedestrians

pedestrian accident attorney Richmond

Richmond personal injury attorney Courtney Van Winkle

Author: Attorney Courtney A. Van Winkle

Richmond residents may be pleased to learn that their city has been nationally ranked as one of the Top Ten Best Cities to Find a Job[1], a Top 25 Best City for New College Grads[2], and The Best Small City of the Future[3]. They may also be… [ read more ]


New Virginia Law Sets Tougher Penalties for Teens Who Drink and Drive

Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.

Fredericksburg personal injury attorney David M. Williams, Jr.

Author: Attorney David M. Williams, Jr.

A new Virginia law increasing the consequences for underage drinking and driving went into effect July 1, 2011.

The 2011 Virginia General Assembly unanimously passed a bill establishing a “zero tolerance” (0.02% BAC) for underage drinking and driving by making it punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor. The punishment for teens that drink and drive… [ read more ]


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