How do trial lawyers select a civil jury in Virginia through “voir dire”?
At Munro Byrd, P.C., we regularly represent people who suffered personal injuries in the Roanoke Valley and Western Virginia. While much of the important work is done before trial in the discovery process, one of the most important moments in a case occurs the first...
Yes, You May Recover for Aggravation of a Pre-existing Condition
At Munro Byrd, we have the privilege of representing clients with personal injuries from all walks of life and of all ages. It isn’t uncommon for our clients to suffer personal injuries to parts of their body that had been previously injured or problematic. For...
So what is my injury case worth? A primer on damages.
At Munro Byrd, we represent people who have suffered injuries caused by negligence, whether from car wrecks, trucking collisions, falls due to hazardous premises, or because of medical malpractice. Virginia law provides plaintiffs the right to pursue full and fair...
At Munro Byrd, we take on difficult cases—even when the value is lower—because every client deserves our best effort to win justice.
At Munro Byrd, P.C., we are frequently trying cases in Virginia state and federal courts. Sometimes a case is particularly tough. But even if it's not the biggest case in the world, we believe the pursuit of justice for our clients is the ultimate goal, and deserves...
Regret a low-ball settlement? You may be able to back out, but you’d better act fast.
After a car wreck injury, people have many life challenges to deal with that distract them from building a strong claim for their injuries. They have to get medical treatment and try to heal, all while fighting to make ends meet, and keep their families on track. If...
If you are injured, contact an attorney immediately to preserve the evidence!
If you are injured, even as you focus on medical treatment, don’t forget to contact an attorney immediately to preserve the evidence! When you get hurt because of someone else’s fault, your first instinct will be getting medical treatment to get better, repairing your...
A Summary of Virginia Dog Bite Law and Two Recent Verdicts Earned by Munro Byrd P.C. in Dog Attack Cases.
At Munro Byrd, P.C., we adore our pets, especially our dogs. Our own dogs (Hamish and Rosie) are frequent visitors to the office. But we also understand that as owners, we have responsibilities to prevent risks they might pose to other people. As with other...
How Private Citizens Bring a Defamation Claim in Virginia
In the age of social media, where people impulsively post false statements and personal attacks so quickly and often that they seem to outrun any accountability, a private person’s reputation is at constant risk. Virginia law does protect private citizens against such...
If your auto insurer suggests you save a little money by opting out of certain underinsured motorist coverage, DON’T.
Virginia Code section 38.2-2206 governs certain primary terms that auto insurance companies must provide when selling you “uninsured motorist” coverage. Amendments to that (effective July 1, 2023) may provide you substantially more overall coverage from your OWN...
Contributory Negligence in Virginia: How a Negligent Defendant Blames the Injured Victim to Avoid Accountability.
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...