Drunk driving crashes that occur in Virginia are somewhat different from other car crashes. These all-to-frequent crashes can result in serious injuries, loss of life and property damage. Preliminary data for 2019 from the Commonwealth of Virginia indicate that 6,511 crashes involved alcohol. These crashes resulted in 176 fatalities and 4,052 injuries. [Read more…]
What is Included in Pain and Suffering?
Pain and Suffering is a category of non-economic damages calculated in a personal injury settlement or decision. One question frequently asked of personal injury attorneys is “What is included in pain and suffering?”
Damages paid for pain and suffering depend upon the nature and severity of the injuries sustained by the plaintiff and the duration of the long-term effects of the injuries. Some injuries will have serious long-term effects upon one’s life, others are truly catastrophic. These serious and catastrophic injuries might include: [Read more…]