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...
“WHAT IS MY INJURY CASE WORTH?”

“WHAT IS MY INJURY CASE WORTH?”

Blog "What is my injury case worth?" Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Answers Your Questions W. Everett Lupton - June 14, 2023 This question is probably the most frequently asked question a personal injury lawyer gets!   And the answer to this question is never...

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Personal Injury – Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Personal Injury – Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Blog Uninsured Motorist Coverage Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Answers Your Questions W. Everett Lupton - June 14, 2023 One of the most frequent questions I get as a personal injury lawyer is "how much is my case worth?" One of the things that limits case value...

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TORTS COMMITTED BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

TORTS COMMITTED BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

Blog Torts Committed By Federal Employees Skilled Personal Injury Attorney Answers Your Questions W. Everett Lupton - February 6, 2023 What happens if you are involved in a collision on a military base with a military vehicle? What if you are permanently injured due...

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WRONGFUL DEATH CASE

WRONGFUL DEATH CASE

Blog What Makes A Wrongful Death Case Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Answers Your Questions W. Everett Lupton - January 30, 2023   When a person dies either immediately or sometime after an injury due to injuries caused by another person's-or...

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National Trial Lawyers Announces W. Everett Lupton

National Trial Lawyers Announces W. Everett Lupton

The National Trial Lawyers Announces W. Everett Lupton as One of Its Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Virginia   The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that W. Everett Lupton of Slaughter & Lupton Law in Virginia Beach has been selected for...

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