Law Briefs & Blogs

What is Discovery?: Injury Case Discovery and How It Affects Your Case

Injury Case Discovery and How It Affects Your Case by: Robert SlaughterWhat 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...

Punitive Damages in Virginia: Can You Sue for Punitive Damages After A Drunk Driving Accident in Virginia?

Can You Sue for Punitive Damages After A Drunk Driving Accident in Virginia? by: David MoyerCompensatory vs. Punitive Damages in a Virginia Injury Case In most personal injury cases, plaintiffs receive compensatory damages to cover their losses. Examples of...

Understanding Virginia’s Court Systems: What are the different levels of court in Virginia?

What are the different levels of court in Virginia? by: Nicole T. SanzoThere 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...
May is Water Safety Awareness Month: Resources to Share!

May is Water Safety Awareness Month: Resources to Share!

Blog May is Water Safety Awareness Month Resources to Share! W. Everett Lupton - May 15, 2024   Things are heating up in the South Atlantic for the summer. Soon enough, they'll be reporting 87-degree weather and letting out the kiddos for vacation. We're counting...

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Are You Covered?

Are You Covered?

Blog Are You Covered? W. Everett Lupton - September 18, 2023 Every six months-for some policies once every year-you get a thick package from your auto insurance carrier in the mailbox. It has sheet after sheet of insurance language including endorsements, exclusions,...

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CAR DAMAGE vs. PEOPLE DAMAGE: THERE IS NO COMPARISON

CAR DAMAGE vs. PEOPLE DAMAGE: THERE IS NO COMPARISON

Blog Car Damage vs People Damage There is No Comparison W. Everett Lupton - June 14, 2023 So many times insurance companies and lobbyists sow ideas that injured persons are trying to win the lottery. When was the last time that you saw a car insurance TV commercial...

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