Where Our Laws Come From This blog is written by an injury lawyer. Injury law deals with a number of legal issues. Because of that it may be worthwhile to take a look at the question of where our laws come from. … Continue reading
Mediation is a means by which a neutral person is chosen by the parties to assist in discussing settlement. Hence the goal is that at the end of the meditation the case will be settled. Mediation in Fairfax Virginia Has … Continue reading
Administrative Law Differs From Civil or Criminal Administrative law is a branch of law that is separate and distinct from civil or tort law. It likewise is separate and distinct from criminal law. Probably the easiest way to think of … Continue reading
For any type of injury you may suffe,r there may be more than one cause of your injury. That dual causation creates the potential for joint and several liability. In other words more than one person may be liable. In … Continue reading
Statute of Limitations When you are involved in an auto crash whatever claim you may have is governed not only by a statute of limitations but also by reporting requirements in your insurance policy. The time for bringing a claim is … Continue reading
Defense Exams Most of us are familiar with getting a second medical opinion. However in a personal injury case a second opinion may be sought by the insurance company. This comes in the form of what is called a defense medical … Continue reading
How much is a herniated disc worth for purposes of a injury settlement in the Fairfax, Virginia area? To answer that question the term “herniated” needs to be defined. Doctors can use the term herniated to mean simply a bulging … Continue reading
There is a world of difference between workers comp and personal injury claims. In the legal world lawyers that handle one frequently handle the other too. However workers’ compensation claims are becoming more and more complex. Workers Comp and Personal Injury … Continue reading
Facts Are Facts Winning personal injury claims is a function of how well “armed” you are. Being well armed means being represented by competent counsel and also having a set of facts that justify your claim. A favorable set of … Continue reading
Pre injury releases took another hit in a 2010 case from the Iowa Supreme Court of Galloway v. State found at 790 N.W.2d 252. In that case the State Supreme Court joined most other states in ruling that it is against … Continue reading
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