No amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one, but financial compensation can provide a measure of accountability for surviving family members. If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness in Virginia, you may be…
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Whether on or off base, a car accident while on active duty comes with many unique legal implications. At Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, we understand the challenges of military life. To better serve members of the armed forces, we have offices conveniently located near…
It is common knowledge that serious motor vehicle accidents can cause broken bones, ligament tears, sprains, and strains. Many people don’t realize, however, that a serious car accident can cause injuries to your cardiovascular system. A car, truck or motorcycle accident is a very…
Key Takeaways Contributory negligence in Virginia presents a significant hurdle for personal injury victims, barring compensation even when they are minimally responsible for their injuries. Defendants and insurers in Virginia often utilize contributory negligence to evade liability, leveraging the strict legal doctrine to…
A personal injury lawsuit may allow you to collect damages, including compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and suffering. But are personal injury settlements taxable? It depends on the type of compensation you receive and previous exemptions you claimed on your tax returns….
Crossing the road has never been more deadly in Virginia. That’s the conclusion to be drawn from new figures that show pedestrian deaths hit an all-time high in Virginia in 2022. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently released its 2022 Traffic Crash Facts…
Ever since the disastrous derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train in Ohio in February, the railroad operator’s safety record has made headlines. In May, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced it would investigate the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train in…
It is rare for the driver of a car to be launched from the vehicle in a crash. However, motorcycle wrecks often involve the rider being thrown from their bike onto the pavement. Far too often, victims of motorcycle accidents suffer the most serious…
If you’ve ever felt vulnerable driving on busy Northampton Boulevard near Norfolk Premium Outlets, you have good reason. Accident statistics from 2021 reveal this was Norfolk’s most dangerous intersection with 30 recorded crashes. Intersection Accident Statistics in Norfolk The intersection of Northampton Boulevard with…
Virginia Beach is the most populous city in our state. It also contains some of Virginia’s most congested and dangerous intersections, places where multiple lanes merge and drivers have to make split-second decisions. The most hazardous intersection in 2021 was the crossing of Kempsville…
