The short answer to the question in the title is “yes,” if you have a claim against a negligent party. By federal law, if Medicare pays medical expenses that arise from a personal injury…
The anticipated start-up of the new light-rail system in the Hampton Roads, Virginia (VA) area in May 2011 is expected to cause a lot of changes in how travelers get back and forth. Depending on the…
A Sarasota man was awarded more than $14 million after a Miami-Dade jury decided that the asbestos he inhaled in the 1970s caused his deadly abdominal cancer. The complaint, filed by William…
If you have spent any time around teenagers these days, you know how often they text. You can see them texting at restaurants, in the middle of conversations, during class, and even while…
According to the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative services, 20,000 Virginia (VA) residents suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year. TBI can be caused by exposure to…
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, was passed to help injured seamen and their families. The Act also serves to protect U.S. interests within its own waters…
With the increase of older novice motorcycle enthusiasts on the roads and highways, it’s critical that new cycle riders understand the top five critical safety tips to avoid injury or death…
Thousands of trucks on a weekly basis call at a large port facility in Portsmouth, VA. The Portsmouth International Marine Terminal (PMT) is a large intermodal facility, which handles a tremendous…
In March 2010, President Obama unveiled plans to open parts of the U.S. Atlantic coast for limited expansion of offshore oil and gas drilling, including areas off of the Virginia (VA)coastline….
A recent Virginian-Pilot article reports a high-speed chase between police officers and teenagers driving a stolen car. The chase began in Newport News, Virginia (VA) and ended in Chesapeake,…
The Commonwealth of Virginia is set to increase the speed limit to 70 mph for certain sections of its highways on July 1st, 2010. Up until now, Virginia has generally followed the pre-1995…
On a per mile basis, pedestrians walking is more dangerous than driving, flying, or riding a bus or train. Do Virginia (VA) or Carolina pedestrians always have the right-of-way over car or truck…