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Let’s start with what a “common carrier” is. A “carrier” is someone who transports people or goods. Examples include taxis, ferries,...

“Mitigation” is just a fancy word that means to lessen something. In a lawsuit, “mitigation of damages” means that someone who has been...

If you’re injured by someone who broke the law, should the fact that they broke the law guarantee you a win when you sue them? As with...

The vast majority of lawsuits are resolved through a settlement between the parties rather than by trial. This trend has been increasing...

If you’ve ever attended a live sports event, the back of your ticket probably included a legal term known as "assumption of risk.”...

The trucking industry is one of the cornerstones of the American transportation system. With it comes the ability to move goods across...

If you are a motorcycle, moped, or bicycle rider, you no doubt encounter challenges when riding on Virginia’s roads and highways. Sharing...

Commercial motor vehicles move America. These heavy vehicles transport everything from gravel to machinery to mobile homes. They allow us...

A lot of Virginia drivers know that they can lose their licenses if they are convicted for DUI. However, many drivers may not realize...

Did you ever think about why you have to get a driver’s license before you can drive on Virginia highways legally? Many people don’t. As...

We’ve all heard of the black box recovered from airplane crashes; but what about the BLACK BOX IN YOUR CAR? Did you even know it was...

Negligence is an essential element of personal injury cases, particularly those involving motor vehicle accidents. The definition of...

The Supreme Court of Virginia recently struck a blow for justice when it remanded a personal injury case to the trial court for further...

I am asked often whether a person can recover in Virginia for an entirely emotional injury. One where there is no actual physical harm or...

While most claims for personal injuries are settled before we have to actually file a lawsuit against the wrongdoer, a Virginia Personal...

When I am asked “What type of work do you do?”, I often respond that “I help people get their lives back.” I am A Virginia Personal...

Laws regulating motorcycles and their operation are in place to help ensure safety on the state’s highways. Legal requirements vary...

There is a lurking threat around every corner out there: TEEN DRIVERS! Teenagers between the ages of 15 and 24 represent as much as 30%...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, there were approximately 36 million licensed drivers ages 65 and older in 2012 — a 34%...

Two bicyclist fatalities have occurred this year in Virginia Beach. The first occurred in May, when the cyclist crossed four lanes of...