Law Briefs & Blogs
Statutes of Limitation for Virginia Personal Injury Cases
How Long Do I Have To File My Virginia Personal Injury Lawsuit? by: Robert SlaughterWhat is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in Virginia? Many would say two years. While that’s true most of the time, it’s not always true. And the exceptions can be...
What to Expect When Your Personal Injury Case Goes to General District Court?
by: Nicole T. SanzoThe ability to try personal injury cases has become faster and more cost efficient with the jurisdictional limit change on July 1, 2021. The jurisdictional limit for personal injury cases in the Virginia General District Court’s recently increased...
St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips 2026
by: Nicole T. SanzoParties, parades, and green as far as the eye can see. St. Patrick’s Day is a day of celebration whether you are of Irish descent or not. Like most holidays the celebration continues into the weekend as well. At Slaughter & Lupton Law we...
Statutes of Limitation (SOLs) for North Carolina Personal Injury Cases
How Long Do I Have To File My North Carolina Personal Injury Lawsuit? by: Robert SlaughterWhat Is The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in North Carolina? Many would say three years. While that’s true most of the time, it’s not always true. And the...
Your Personal Injury Case Timeline: Key Terms to Know at Every Step
by: Everett LuptonAfter an accident, most people have the same question: “What happens now?” A personal injury case generally follows a predictable path – consultation, signing, initial notice, pre-litigation investigation, compiling the medical records, lost income...
Personal Injury Law Terms You Should Know
When you’ve been injured, the legal process can feel overwhelming. At Slaughter & Lupton Law, we believe in fighting for your rights and keeping you informed. This glossary breaks down the terms you’re likely to hear in your case and shows why each one matters. ...
Keeping a Careful Lookout: How Virginia and North Carolina Law Judge Driver Fault After a Car Accident
Beyond What You Learned in Driver’s Ed by: Robert SlaughterWe all know how important it is to keep a careful lookout when driving. That’s a basic way of avoiding a car accident. So, you may ask why you need a personal injury lawyer telling you how important it is....
Insurance Company’s Use of the Word “DENIAL”: It’s not a river in Egypt.
Denial of Coverage vs. Denial of Liability by: Everett LuptonSometimes as a personal injury lawyer I hear from a new client, “the insurance company has denied my claim!” When an insurer denies a claim, it can have alternative meanings. Most denials that I see are of...
Everett Lupton Selected by Virginia lawyers as “Go To Lawyer” for Negligence
When you’ve been injured in a car accident or serious slip-and-fall, choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. You deserve someone trusted, experienced, and highly regarded by both clients and fellow lawyers. That’s why we are...
What happens if I’m partially at fault in a car accident in Virginia or North Carolina?
Doctrine of Last Clear Chance in Virginia and North Carolina by: Robert SlaughterIf you or a relative or friend has had a personal injury suit from a Virginia or North Carolina car wreck, you may have heard about the law of contributory negligence. Contributory...