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...
Sep 23, 2014
What Are Punitive Damages?
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...
Aug 26, 2014
Property Damage Claims in Virginia
Property damage in a personal injury lawsuit typically refers to the damage or destruction of a motor vehicle that has been involved in an accident. However, other types of property can be harmed by others’ negligence or...