Navigating the Legal Landscape

Virginia's new HB 1479 expands the legal options available to certain hit-and-run victims by allowing courts to award punitive damages in qualifying cases. Learn what changed, when the law applies, and how it may affect personal injury and wrongful death claims after a serious hit-and-run accident.

Virginia drivers must report certain car accidents quickly to avoid penalties, insurance issues, and complications with injury claims.

As temperatures rise and the days grow longer, families naturally spend more time outdoors enjoying everything the season has to offer. With kids out of school and schedules shifting, summer often brings more opportunities for travel, recreation, and time outside together. From pool days and beach trips to bike rides, playground visits, vacations, and neighborhood...

What Is a “Minor” Car Accident? Minor car accidents are any type of accident that involves little to no injury or vehicle damage. Some examples of minor car accidents include low-speed collisions in parking lots or sideswipes on a city street. Examples of vehicle damage in a minor accident might include: Dents or scratches on...

When you’re hurt in a car accident, one of the first questions you may have is: Will health insurance cover car accidents? The short answer is yes, health insurance can and should be used to pay for medical treatment after a car crash, even if the accident was not your fault. That’s because it is...