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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 NegligenceEverett 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...
Staying Safe on the Road This Thanksgiving: What Drivers Need to Know—and How Slaughter & Lupton Law Can Help
What Drivers Need to Know—and How Slaughter & Lupton Law Can Help by: Everett LuptonThanksgiving 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...
Everett Lupton Receives AV-Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell: A Testament to Legal Excellence
by: Everett LuptonSlaughter & 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...
Making a Difference, One Shoebox at a Time: Slaughter & Lupton Law’s Annual Operation Christmas Child Tradition
by: Everett LuptonEvery year as the holiday season approaches, the team at Slaughter & Lupton Law takes a break from case files, courtrooms, and client meetings to focus on something just as meaningful — giving back to children and families around the world...
Essential Documents to Give to Your Personal Injury Attorney
by: Nicole T. SanzoAfter 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...
How a Personal Injury Journal Can Help Your Case
What to Include in Your Pain Journal by: Nicole T. SanzoPersonal injury claims are solidified by the documents that are provided like police reports and medical records. However, a personal injury journal can strengthen your claim because it can show a detailed...