Going to Trial

Have you been in an accident with a drunk driver? Virginia attorney Ben Glass has some advice.
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Thinking about going in alone to settle your car insurance claim? Virginia attorney Ben Glass has some advice.
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What you never hear or read about are the frivolous defenses that insurance companies assert to lie to the court, delay payment and frustrate plaintiffs. Some bill by the hour insurance defense lawyers play very fast and loose with the ethical rules about filing false pleadings.
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If a proposed bill passes the House in Virginia, it will become more expense to file a civil lawsuit. Let's hope this bill doesn't get passed.
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The civil lawsuit against Hulk Hogan and his son probably wouldn’t have held up in Virginia. Find out why by reading this article.
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Jurors have a lot of questions during Virginia personal injury cases. Find out some of these commonly asked questions.
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There's lots and lots of information on the Internet about what to do if you have been injured in accident. What happens if you were the asphalt driver? Who do you talk to? Who do you call? Who will pay your legal fees?
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Sometimes  at trial members of the jury worry about what will happen to the defendant if they award a verdict against him. (We know this because we talk to jurors after trial, as is allowed in Virginia.) In 99% of all cases the defendant has car insurance. The attorney defending him is paid for by...
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A verdict is a decision made by a jury after a trial. It is usually either “judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $XX” or “judgment for the defendant.” In some states, damages are specifically allocated for things like “pain and suffering” and “lost wages.” A settlement is a voluntary agreement between the plaintiff...
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