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...
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...
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,...
Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Families hit the road to visit loved ones, college students drive home for break, and highways across Virginia and North Carolina become packed with travelers. Unfortunately, with this seasonal spike...
Slaughter & Lupton Law is proud to announce that Attorney Everett Lupton has received the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest level of professional excellence by his peers. This distinction recognizes Mr. Lupton for his strong legal ability...
After you have decided to pursue a personal injury claim and get a personal injury attorney the next step is to go through an intake and investigation stage. That can look different depending on the firm, but most will ask for the same information and documents. Here...
