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Cell Phone May Have Caused Accident
A car accident along Chippenham Parkway in Chesterfield County may have been caused by the driver being distracted by cell phone.
It appears likely that the Virginia General District Court limits will increase from $15,000 to $25,000
Personal injury cases in Virginia General District Courts will soon have increased limits of $25,000

Walmart Customer Accused of Shoplifting Wins $282,000
A Loudoun County, Virginia jury has awarded $282,000 to a Hispanic-American customer falsely accused of shoplifting.
False Imprisonment, Malicious Prosecution, and Defamation
The standard of care that applies to cases in Virginia concerning false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and defamation in the premises liability context.
Premises Liability - the Standard of Care in Virginia
The general standard of care in premises liability cases in Virgina, for accidents such as slip and falls, trip and falls, and falling merchandise.
The Standard of Care in Third Party Assault Cases
The standard of care that applies to personal injuries sustained in a third party assault on someone else's premises.
The Standard of Care in Snow and Ice Cases
The standard of care that applies in snow and ice personal injury cases that occur in Viriginia.
The Standard of Care in Falling Merchandise Cases
The standard of care that applies to a falling merchandise case in Virginia.
The Standard of Care in Slip and Fall Cases
The standard of care that applies to slip and fall accident cases in Virginia.
Damages in a Premises Liability Case
A summary of the types of damages that can be recovered in a premises liability, slip and fall, or falling merchandise case in Virginia.

Child Custody Decisions
Recent decisions from the Virginia Court of Appeals that address Child Custody issues
Divorce Decisions
Recent decisions from the Virginia Court of Appeals addressing divorce issues.
Spousal Support Decisions
Recent decisions from the Virginia Court of Appeals addressing Spousal Support issues.
Marital Property Court Decisions
Decisions from the Virginia Court of Appeals that address marital property division issues.

Will there Finally be a Virginia Rules of Evidence?
The Virginia General Assembly Will Consider Whether To Adopt A Rules of Evidence This Session
Circuit Courts
A description of the Circuit Courts in Virginia.
Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia
A description of the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
U.S. District Court
United States District Court
4th Circuit Court of Appeals and US Supreme Court
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court
General District Courts in Virginia

What does having a lien in a personal injury case mean?
The impact of a lien on a Virginia personal injury case
Catastrophic Injury Cases
Damages recoverable in a catastrophic injury case in Virginia.
Compensatory Damages Defined
The general definition of compensatory damages under Virginia law, which may be recovered in a personal injury lawsuit.
Elements of Compensatory Damages
Elements of compensatory damages which may be claimed in a Virginia personal injury lawsuit
Punitive Damages
An explanation of punitive damages claims in Virginia, including when punitive damages may be claimed in a personal injury lawsuit.
Settlement of Personal Injury Claims of Minors
The process of settling a personal injury claim asserted by a minor or infant in Virginia.

Settlements in Wrongful Death Cases
How settlements are approved in Wrongful Death cases in Virginia.
Damages in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The types of damages that are recoverable in a Wrongful Death lawsuit in Virginia.
Beneficiaries in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The different classes and rules governing who is a beneficiary in a Wrongful Death lawsuit.
Wrongful Death Cases in General
General principles that govern wrongful death claims in Virginia that result from accidents.

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage - Rights and Stacking
The rights and obligations of the injured person and the insurance company in a personal injury case involving Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage. Also, a review of the stacking rules.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage - Making A Claim
How to make a claim for uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in Virginia.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage - In General
A review of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage in Virginia. Included is an explanation of the definitions of uninsured and underinsured coverage, the mandatory limits of coverage, and persons covered by uninsured and underinsured coverage.
Liability Insurance Coverage
A summary of liability insurance in Virginia. Automobile liability policies are analyzed, including who is provided with insurance coverage, what is covered by typical automobile liability policy, and what is not covered,

Circuit Court Rules No Defamation Claim for Draft Complaint
Virginia circuit court rules that statements in draft complaint absolutely privileged against defamation claim. Important decision for business litigation.