By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published May 31, 2023 | Posted in Charlottesville Personal Injury Attorney | Tagged Tags: Car Accident Injury | Comments Off on Injured Passenger Rights in Virginia: Can You Sue the Driver?
Injured Passenger Rights in Virginia: Can You Sue the Driver?
Introduction: Being involved in a car accident as a passenger can be a traumatic experience, resulting in injuries and financial burdens. If you find yourself in such a situation in the state of Virginia, it’s essential to understand your rights as an injured passenger. One crucial question that arises is whether you can sue the Read More
Understanding Damages in Personal Injury Claims: Evaluating Compensation Potential in Virginia
Introduction: If you are pursuing a claim for money for damages you incurred from a personal injury, you must understand the concept of damages and how damages impact the amount your case is considered to be worth. “Damages” refers to the physical, emotional, and financial losses you incur as a result of another party’s negligence Read More
Will my Medicare pay my hospital bills for my personal injuries if I am not at fault?
YES, if you have Parts A and B, they will have to pay what they are obligated to pay. HOWEVER, Medicare changes from being your primary payer to your secondary payer if you are in a car crash and you are not at fault. The at-fault driver’s insurance becomes primary. HOWEVER, if you are still Read More
Navigating Easements: Lessons from the Supreme Court of Virginia Case Horn v. Webb, decided 02/09/2023
The Supreme Court of Virginia recently took up the issue of easements regarding a dispute between two neighbors over the use of their property near a lake. One neighbor (the Horns), wanted to store small boats such as canoes and skiffs on the other neighbor’s property (the Webbs). The Horns also wanted to continue to Read More
Get it in Writing: The Statute of Frauds, Explained
Jasmine and Malik had been searching for their dream home for months. Finally, they found the perfect property, a beautiful house with a large backyard, in a quiet neighborhood. They put in an offer and after some negotiation, the seller accepted. They were thrilled and started making plans to move in. However, a few weeks Read More
