by Ben Byrd | Apr 23, 2023 | Automobile accidents, Personal Injury
In brief: Virginia is one of only four remaining states that continues to impose the harsh, old doctrine in personal injury cases called “contributory negligence.” This outdated doctrine arose as judge-made common law, tracing its roots back to England’s own...
by Ben Byrd | Mar 30, 2023 | Automobile accidents, Personal Injury
In brief: Personal injury cases in Virginia are tried in three different types of courts – federal court, circuit court and General District court. While some cases involve substantial medical expenses, permanent and debilitating injuries, and lost income when people...