Parties, 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 believe you should be...
After 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 documentation,...
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. ...
We 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. After all, that was stressed in driver’s ed, and besides that,...
Sometimes 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 two types: a denial of coverage and a denial of liability. In...
If 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 negligence is a harsh law providing that if the injured person, called the plaintiff,...
