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If you have suffered a severe injury in a car accident or another accident that was someone else’s fault, or if you have been injured by a defective product, you deserve compensation for your losses. Virginia law allows you

“Loss of consortium” is a legal phrase referring to the inability of a married couple to engage in an intimate relationship due to physical or psychological injury that a third party has caused. A loss-of-consortium claim

As the NFL works its way through dual scandal threads involving domestic abuse by several players and an increasing number of studies indicating that players are likely to suffer significant brain injuries over the course...

The personal injury lawyers of Geoff McDonald & Associates present the first installment in our series, “Play It Safe, Play It Smart.” We understand how even a minor concussion can possibly contribute to long-term...

In most cases, a personal injury lawsuit will seek compensation for the plaintiff’s pain and suffering. These damages are awarded at the discretion of the jury in a case that goes to trial, or they can be negotiated with...

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you can seek lost wages in a personal injury claim. These damages should include any and all salary, fringe benefits, bonuses or other compensation that you cannot

A recent story in the New York Times highlights a Colorado man’s struggles to develop and distribute technology that can stop people from texting while driving. As his story illustrates, technology alone likely won’t...

Punitive damages may be awarded in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in Virginia. These damages serve two purposes: Punish especially egregious misconduct and deter the defendant or others from engaging in similar...

At Geoff McDonald & Associates, we have seen first-hand the devastating impact of spinal cord injury (SCI) on victims and their families, especially those who have suffered SCI from an auto accident, slip and fall or...

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently released an update about its three-year study of deer travel patterns to identify strategic locations to reduce animal-vehicle car accidents. The VDOT says it is...