If you were hurt and someone else is to blame, you might be entitled to seek financial compensation from them by filing a personal injury claim. If you’ve never pursued a personal injury case before, you might not know what to expect or what steps to take as you seek…
If you were hurt at work, you could file a workers’ compensation claim. But you may also file a personal injury claim if a third party caused your injuries. In Virginia, workers’ compensation insurers have the right to be reimbursed from a third-party personal injury lawsuit for any benefits they…
Damages compensate an injured person for the harm they have endured in an accident that was someone else’s fault. This compensation is primarily made up of economic and non-economic damages. These types of damages cover both tangible and intangible losses after an accident. What Are Economic Damages? Economic damages are…
In most personal injury cases, a judge or jury awards compensation to help the injury victim recover after the losses they suffered. But sometimes, a judge or jury will award a plaintiff additional money to punish a defendant for their actions. This compensation is called punitive damages and is only…
Personal injury cases are generally based upon the legal concept of negligence. However, states have different rules concerning what constitutes negpensation for your injuries. The Virginia personal injury lawyers at Marks & Harrison have more than 100 years of combined legal experience. We’ll be ready to put our skills and…
While Virginia doesn’t have a statewide leash law, some local governments have laws requiring dogs to be on leashes. If a dog owner breaks the law and their unleashed dog attacks someone in one of these cities, they could be held accountable for the harm their pet causes. Even though…
Virginia residents who seek insurance settlements for injuries after accidents sometimes come up against a stunner of a rule known as contributory negligence. It can stop a deserving accident victim in their tracks and leave them without a dime of compensation. Under Virginia’s contributory negligence rule, if a person injured…
Many people think of personal injury cases in terms of lawsuits. In fact, many personal injury claims never get to court. They are resolved through negotiated insurance settlements. Our Richmond personal injury lawyers file lawsuits asking the court to compel an insurance company to pay a claim only when an…
Accidents happen all of the time in Virginia and leave victims with serious injuries that are costly to treat. To help cover these costs, injured individuals can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. Through these claims, victims can seek compensation for the damages, or losses, which they sustained as…
What is the Dog Bite Statistics in Virginia? More than 36% of U.S. households own at least one dog. They provide many benefits to the owner. Help to reduce stress. Allow opportunities to get exercise. Serve as great companions for children. For many people, dogs are more than pets. They…
