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Whether you can sue a truck driver’s company for your injuries will vary based on whether the driver is an independent contractor or a regular employee of the company. If the driver is an independent contractor,...

Yes, brake checking is illegal in Virginia and can come with a reckless driving charge. A reckless driving charge is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, which is punishable with a $2,500 fine, possible license suspension, a...

On Friday, September 23rd, Geoff McDonald joined the team on the Coast Live Talk Show to talk about Camp Lejeune. Geoff founded the Virginia Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law firm, Geoff McDonald &...

Yes, you can appeal and overturn a denied car wreck insurance claim in Virginia, but you’ll need a lawyer. Once you’ve reached this point, you’ve done what you can on your own.  You submitted all necessary information

You should open a claim with an insurance company before moving to a lawsuit. Ideally, you won’t need to pursue a lawsuit because the insurance company will pay your medical bills, lost wages, etc. If they won’t pay your

Fatal car accidents are devastating and can present some unique challenges since the at-fault party is not there to defend themselves. However, the negligent driver’s insurance policy is still in effect for the car accident

Car accident injuries can disrupt your life immensely – from work interruptions to missing out on personal life events. The most important thing you can do for even mild injuries is to see a medical professional for a...

Any driver who is at fault for an accident is liable for the injuries that accident causes. This includes passengers within their vehicle and other drivers and passengers involved in the accident. Determining who should pay...

The perceived value of your injury claim will depend on what evidence is available to the insurance company. In most cases, the value of a claim will be determined by the amount of property damage and medical bills associated

Camp Lejeune is a military base located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. After many years, and now lawsuits appearing due to contaminated water at the base, there are a lot of unanswered questions. Below we’ll break down...