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The Norfolk Legal Examiner provides coverage of personal injury and safety issues making headlines in Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, and surrounding areas. You can find news stories and legal insights that matter to individuals, families, and communities.

Am I Liable for a Car Accident Caused by My Teenage Driver?

When a teen driver causes an accident, their parents may face liability, whether the crash involved the family vehicle or a car the parents gifted to their child.

By Eric Washburn

/ 14 Oct 2025

Am I Liable for a Car Accident Caused by My Teenage Driver?

How Do Experts Prove Brain Injuries Doctors Can’t See?

Of all types of injuries, those to the brain are among the most likely to result in death or permanent disability, according to the International Brain Injury Association.

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 3 Oct 2025

How Do Experts Prove Brain Injuries Doctors Can’t See?

What Do I Need to Know About Accidents Involving City-Owned Vehicles?

Crashes involving city-owned vehicles, such as garbage trucks, buses, and police cruisers, are often accompanied by unique challenges for injured victims.

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 23 Sep 2025

What Do I Need to Know About Accidents Involving City-Owned Vehicles?

How is Negligence Proven in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

To win a Virginia Beach medical malpractice lawsuit, there are four things you must prove: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.

By James St. Clair

/ 16 Sep 2025

How is Negligence Proven in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

Do I Have to Pay a Lawyer Upfront for an Injury Case?

It’s common to assume that you’ll have to pay thousands of dollars upfront for experienced legal representation. We'll explain how paying for a personal injury lawyer works and why you can afford one.

By Andrew R. Stover

/ 11 Sep 2025

Do I Have to Pay a Lawyer Upfront for an Injury Case?

How Can Virginia Code Violations Help a Slip-and-Fall Claim?

If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall accident, a building code violation can go a long way toward helping to prove that a property owner or manager acted negligently.

By James St. Clair

/ 21 Aug 2025

How Can Virginia Code Violations Help a Slip-and-Fall Claim?

What Do Drivers Need to Know About Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

A report published by the Insurance Information Institute shows that over 12.9% of Virginia drivers regularly operate their vehicles without any liability insurance, and many insured drivers do not carry more than the minimum coverage required by state law.

By Kevin D. Sharp

/ 11 Aug 2025

What Do Drivers Need to Know About Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

Motorcycle Laws Every Rider Needs to Know

Motorcycle accidents are a leading cause of severe and often fatal injuries on Virginia’s roadways.

By Andrew R. Stover

/ 7 Aug 2025

Motorcycle Laws Every Rider Needs to Know

Understanding the Four Classifications of Injuries

Injury classification is crucial in determining the extent of harm caused by accidents or incidents, enabling both medical professionals and legal experts to assess the severity and impact of injuries accurately. Injuries can be classified in various ways based on their nature, cause, and effects…

By James St. Clair

/ 30 Jul 2025

Understanding the Four Classifications of Injuries

What Car Brands Have the Worst Drivers? Insights from a New Study

Driving habits can vary widely among individuals, but a recent study by LendingTree sheds light on how certain car brands correlate with higher rates of driving incidents.

By Andrew R. Stover

/ 25 Jul 2025

What Car Brands Have the Worst Drivers? Insights from a New Study

The Risks of Settling Too Soon After a Car Accident

A common misstep in personal injury cases is agreeing to an early settlement offer from the insurer without fully understanding its implications. Although it may seem like a good idea at first, this choice is often accompanied by adverse and long-lasting consequences.

By James St. Clair

/ 15 Jul 2025

The Risks of Settling Too Soon After a Car Accident

Festival-Goer’s Safety Checklist: What to Do If You’re Injured in Virginia

Festivals and events offer exciting entertainment opportunities. However, they can also pose unexpected risks. Whether it’s due to overcrowding, poorly maintained venues, or negligence on the part of event organizers, accidents at festivals can happen.

By Eric Washburn

/ 3 Jul 2025

Festival-Goer’s Safety Checklist: What to Do If You’re Injured in Virginia