At Slaughter & Lupton Law, we’re personal injury lawyers handling cases in Virginia and North Carolina. With our “cross-border” practice, we have attorneys licensed, with many years of experience, in both states. Virginia and North Carolina Medical Expenses One...
Common examples of personal injury accidents include: Car Accidents Tractor-Trailer Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Bicycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Slip and Falls Common Injuries Resulting from a Personal Injury Accident Personal injury accidents can cause a...
What does it mean when your case is in Discovery? In a lawsuit, what is this “discovery” you may have heard about? Discovery is a critical part of civil litigation, including personal injury lawsuits. Discovery is basically the legally required pretrial sharing of...
Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages in a Virginia Injury Case In most personal injury cases, plaintiffs receive compensatory damages to cover their losses. Examples of compensatory damages include economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic...
There are four levels of court in Virginia: District Court, Circuit Court, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Virginia also has two federal district courts: Eastern District of Virginia and Western District of Virginia. Understanding the differences between...
This past week I drove my family out of town in our SUV. My daughters were on Spring Break and we were taking a short trip for some family time. While we were still in Hampton Roads traveling on a busy highway, my daughters, bored with their ride, started counting the...
