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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?

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….

Pedestrian Deaths Hit an All-Time High in Virginia in 2022

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…

National Transportation Safety Board Investigates Norfolk Southern Derailments

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…

Cycling Deaths Increase in Virginia Despite New Laws

Bicyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in Virginia. Although the state’s laws have been strengthened to protect cyclists in the last 12 months, serious crashes still occur with alarming regularity. In late December, a cyclist suffered severe injuries in a collision with a truck…

What Makes Working on the Railroad So Dangerous?

For years the railroads have operated in the 20th century using 19th century tactics and equipment. A lot of the equipment on the railroad is outdated, and a lot of times it is broken, or poorly maintained. Additionally, there is nothing light about working…

Morgan Aufenger – Understanding the Rules of a Civil Deposition in a VA Personal Injury Case

Depositions play a crucial role in the outcome of personal injury cases, but the rules are sometimes unclear. Lawyers need to help the client understand what to expect going into the deposition. Clients need to understand two main areas of depositions beforehand to make…

Injuries to Pregnant Women Involved in Virginia Beach Car Accidents

The injuries a pregnant woman involved in a Virginia Beach car accident suffers vary depending on the severity of the crash. There are some instances where an expecting woman suffers only relatively minor strains and sprains after an accident and her unborn child is…

Do Batteries in Electric Cars Pose a Danger?

Electric vehicles are seen as the future as the new Biden administration seeks to curtail car emissions that are harmful to the environment. Still, many wonder if batteries in electric cars pose a danger to first responders and motorists. A new study by the…

Are Under-Pressure Amazon Delivery Drivers Causing Injuries and Deaths?

Amazon is increasingly becoming a byword for fast. More people expect next day delivery on Amazon Prime and the online retail giant is struggling to meet demand. New evidence suggests under-pressure Amazon delivery drivers are causing injuries and deaths. Every year, fatigue causes trucking accidents on…

Dirty Tricks of Car Insurance Companies

One of the biggest mistakes car accident victims make is to believe they can trust or outsmart the insurance company. Insurance companies work to fool you into believing that your best interests are their main consideration when it’s really saving money for the insurance company. People…