Gregory Sandler
WHAT IF I AM INJURED DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF A COMMON CARRIER?
Let’s start with what a “common carrier” is. A “carrier” is someone who transports people or goods. Examples include taxis, ferries,...
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Gregory Sandler
Feb 25, 2016
MITIGATION OF DAMAGES: REDUCING THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF YOUR ACCIDENT
“Mitigation” is just a fancy word that means to lessen something. In a lawsuit, “mitigation of damages” means that someone who has been...
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Gregory Sandler
Feb 22, 2016
NEGLIGENCE PER SE: HOW BREAKING THE LAW CAN AFFECT YOUR SUIT
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...
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Gregory Sandler
Feb 19, 2016
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: SETTLING LAWSUITS WITHOUT GOING TO COURT
The vast majority of lawsuits are resolved through a settlement between the parties rather than by trial. This trend has been increasing...
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Gregory Sandler
Feb 15, 2016
WHAT IS ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND HOW CAN IT AFFECT MY CASE?
If you’ve ever attended a live sports event, the back of your ticket probably included a legal term known as "assumption of risk.”...
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Gregory Sandler
Feb 12, 2016
WHAT VIOLATIONS ARE CONSIDERED "MAJOR" OR "SERIOUS" IN VIRGINIA, CAUSING DISQULAIFICATION FROM...
The trucking industry is one of the cornerstones of the American transportation system. With it comes the ability to move goods across...
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Gregory Sandler
Feb 11, 2016
BIKER'S RUNNING RED LIGHTS? IT MAY ACTUALLY BE LEGAL
If you are a motorcycle, moped, or bicycle rider, you no doubt encounter challenges when riding on Virginia’s roads and highways. Sharing...
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Gregory Sandler
Feb 10, 2016
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES AND DUI OFFENSES
Commercial motor vehicles move America. These heavy vehicles transport everything from gravel to machinery to mobile homes. They allow us...
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Gregory Sandler
Feb 8, 2016
WHAT SPECIFIC ACTS MAY RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF MY VIRGINIA DRIVER'S LICENSE?
A lot of Virginia drivers know that they can lose their licenses if they are convicted for DUI. However, many drivers may not realize...
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Gregory Sandler
Feb 4, 2016
GENERAL LAWS RELATING TO THE REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF VIRGINIA DRIVER LICENSES
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...
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Gregory Sandler
Jan 5, 2016
YOUR CAR'S BLACK BOX: HOW EVENT DATA RECORDERS CAN HELP OR HURT YOUR CASE
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...
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Gregory Sandler
Dec 28, 2015
PURE CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE: HOW VIRGINIA LAW MAY AFFECT YOUR ACCIDENT CASE
Negligence is an essential element of personal injury cases, particularly those involving motor vehicle accidents. The definition of...
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Gregory Sandler
Dec 22, 2015
SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA REITERATES PUNITIVE DAMAGE STANDARD IN CIVIL DRUNK DRIVING CASE
The Supreme Court of Virginia recently struck a blow for justice when it remanded a personal injury case to the trial court for further...
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Gregory Sandler
Dec 17, 2015
HOW TO PROVE A CLAIM FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN VIRGINIA
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...
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Gregory Sandler
Dec 14, 2015
HOW DO MOST PERSONAL INJURY SUITS WORK?
While most claims for personal injuries are settled before we have to actually file a lawsuit against the wrongdoer, a Virginia Personal...
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Gregory Sandler
Dec 9, 2015
WHAT DOES A VIRGINIA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER DO?
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...
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Gregory Sandler
Dec 4, 2015
ON-ROAD MOTORCYCLE LAWS IN VIRGINIA: AN OVERVIEW
Laws regulating motorcycles and their operation are in place to help ensure safety on the state’s highways. Legal requirements vary...
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Gregory Sandler
Dec 2, 2015
MOTORCYCLE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS ARE THE LEADING KILLER OF TEENS
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%...
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Gregory Sandler
Dec 1, 2015
MATURE DRIVER SAFETY IN VIRGINIA
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there were approximately 36 million licensed drivers ages 65 and older in 2012 — a 34%...
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Gregory Sandler
Nov 27, 2015
STAY SAFE BICYCLING IN VIRGINIA: KNOW THE LAW
Two bicyclist fatalities have occurred this year in Virginia Beach. The first occurred in May, when the cyclist crossed four lanes of...
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