By Justin Curcio | Published April 16, 2024 | Posted in Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death | Comments Off on How to pursue a wrongful death case for a motorcycle accident in Virginia?
If you have a loved one who died in a motorcycle crash, you may want to consider perusing a wrongful death case. Our civil justice system is based on the simple notion that everyone is expected to exercise reasonable care while driving. Reasonable care means obeying the rules of the road, i.e., stopping for stop Read More
Read MoreThe future was supposed to be breezy with the embrace of self-driving cars. However a recent recall involving Cruise vehicles, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), highlights the considerable hurdles still looming and has cast a shadow over this technology’s reliability. The Incident In the streets of San Francisco in October 2023, a Cruise vehicle Read More
Read MoreKeeping the safety of kids while they travel on the school bus in mind is very important for both parents and school authorities. However, parents should understand what to do when their kid has experienced an accident on a school bus. Steps to Take if Your Child is Injured in a School Bus Accident: Seek Read More
Read MoreWe understand how frustrating it is to set out for work 20 minutes early, only to end up blocked behind a school bus. But in order to guarantee the safety of our young ones while they travel to school each day, everyone must adherence to Virginia’s school bus rules of the road. So, let’s dive Read More
Read MorePunitive damages are extra compensation given in civil cases to punish someone for extremely reprehensible behavior. They serve as an example and a warning to discourage others from doing the same thing. In Allstate Ins. Co. v. Wade, 265 Va. 383 (2003), the Virginia Supreme Court explains in its ruling that a defendant’s behavior has to Read More
Read MoreTom, Justin, and Rakin recently returned from the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) annual convention at the historic Greenbrier Estate. VTLA’s annual convention aims to keep attorneys abreast of the new laws, gain insight into how to maximize the value of a case, and network with fellow attorneys throughout Virginia. This year was no exception. Read More
Read MoreJury selection, also known as voir dire (Latin for “speak the truth), is the beginning of any jury trial and is the first time the parties address the jurors that will be hearing their case. There is a wealth of literature on the philosophy of voir dire and the importance of making a great first Read More
Read MoreMedical illustrations are an important tool in proving damages in a plaintiff’s personal injury case. A medical illustration is a visual depiction of an injury or a procedure performed on the injured party. When a medical expert explains how a person was injured, many medical terms are used, and the average juror is unfamiliar with Read More
Read MoreWhen you cannot settle your personal injury case, the next step is to file a lawsuit. After you have filed your lawsuit, the discovery process begins. After discovery is concluded and any necessary pre-trial motions are heard, the issues in the case become more apparent and become the focus of your trial preparation. When gearing Read More
Read MoreThanksgiving is an excellent time of year to catch up with friends and family, kick back and relax over the extended weekend, overindulging in food and football. However, it is important to remember that Thanksgiving is one of the most heavily traveled times of the year. There are more cars on the road than usual, Read More
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