Going to Trial
The Cost to File a Lawsuit in Virginia Could Be Going Up
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. »
The Hogan Case Probably Wouldn’t Have Held Up in Virginia
The civil lawsuit against Hulk Hogan and his son probably wouldn’t have held up in Virginia. Find out why by reading this article. »
What Jurors Want to Know in a Virginia Personal Injury Case
Jurors have a lot of questions during Virginia personal injury cases. Find out some of these commonly asked questions. »
What happens if you caused a car accident?
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? »
What will happen to the defendant?
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... »
Verdicts and Settments
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... »
