Virginia Auto Negligence Law
United States of America v. CarMax, Inc.
Fairfax, Virginia, commercial litigation lawyers represented the Defendant accused for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by illegally repossessing motor vehicles owned by members of the military. The Justice Department alleged that CarMax repossessed servicemember vehicles without obtaining court orders as required by federal law, as well as repossessed some vehicles even af... More...
$ (02-24-2026 - VA)<H2> United States of America v. Adrian Knight
Norfolk, Virginia, criminal defense lawyer James Orlando Broccoletti represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit mail, wire and bank fraud. Adrian Knight, 41, owned Ace Auto Sales, LLC in Chesapeake. From March 2019 to January 2023, Knight engaged in a fraud conspiracy in which he and co-conspirators listed Ace as the seller of automobiles in buyers’ agreements or buyers’ o... More...
$ (01-13-2026 - VA)<H2> Rita Escobar v. LYFT, Inc.
Alexandria, Virginia, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory. A.I. Google: Virginia auto negligence law is defined by a strict contributory negligence rule, meaning if you're even 1% at fault for an accident, you're barred from recovering any damages, making it crucial to avoid admitting fault and gather extensive evidence to prove the other driver's... More...
$ (12-22-2025 - va)Abigail Zwerner v. Ebony Parker, et al.
Newport News, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a gross negligence claim.<br> <br> Abigail Zwerner, a first-grad teacher in Newport News, Virginia was shot by a 6-year-old student who brought his mother's gun to class in January 2023. She sued Ebony Parker claiming that the assistant principal failed and refused to respond to four separate reports from staff members t... More...
$0 (11-06-2025 - VA)Rebecca Ann Stoots v. Marion Life Savings Crew, Inc.
Marion, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a negligence claim.<br> <br> Marion Life Saving Crew, Inc. (MLSC) provides emergency medical and transport services in Smyth County, Virginia.[1] In February 2014, MLSC Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) responded to the home of Calvin Stoots ("Calvin"), where they found him in medical distress. The EMTs were given a copy of C... More...
$0 (02-25-2025 - VA)Tamara Al-Saray v. Sharon Elizabeth Furr
Manassa, Virginia personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an auto negligence claim.<br> <br> At the close of evidence, the parties discussed their proposed jury instructions. The parties were able to agree on a majority of the instructions, including Jury Instruction 30, which discussed a driver's duty to yield to vehicles already lawfully in an intersection.[2] After both pa... More...
$7000000 (01-16-2025 - VA)Danielle M. Caraco v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Norfolk, Virginia, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a FELA negligence theory.<br> <br> Steven F. Fowlkes worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad at its Lambert's Point facility as a repair workers for a number of years.<br> <br> The Complaint alleged that the company was aware of the hazards associated with asbestos-containing brake shoes and other asbestos-containing ins... More...
$5000000 (12-31-2024 - VA)Rachel Virk v. Gary L. Clemens
<h2><br> Leesburg, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff in a false imprisonment case.<br> </h2><br> <br> During a pretrial motions hearing, the presiding judge held Rachel Virk, an attorney, in contempt of court and ordered that she be seized, arrested, and incarcerated overnight. Virk subsequently brought a civil action, alleging claims of false imprisonment, negligence per s... More...
$0 (08-13-2024 - VA)Cheryl Metz v. Laurie McCarthy </center
<h2><br> Alexandria, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a negligence theory.<br> </h2><br> ... More...
$1 (08-13-2024 - VA)Powell J. Bernhardt, IV v. Carolina Supreme Trucking LLC, et al.
Alexandra, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory.<br> <br> Virginia uses the pure contributory negligence rule. This is the harshest legal doctrine in personal injury cases involving negligence. The defendant must be 100% at fault for the accident that caused the plaintiff's injuries.... More...
$0 (04-16-2024 - VA)Gudrun M. Freeman v. John A. Kulits, M.D.
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a medical malpractice negligence theory.<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (04-16-2024 - VA)Kristen A. White v. Flagship Facility Services, Inc.
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Pulaski County Circuit Court, CL23000187-00, and was removed to federal court by Flagship Facility Services, Inc..<br> <br> Once it is establish the defendant had a duty of care towards plaintiff, plaintiff must then prove defendant breached that duty of care to... More...
$1 (04-16-2024 - VA)M.R. v. Dyaln McCloy
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an auto negligence theory claiming $350,000 in damages and/or injuries.<br> <br> Virginia uses the pure contributory negligence rule. This is the harshest legal doctrine in personal injury cases involving negligence. The defendant must be 100% at fault for the accident that caused the plaintiff's injuries.<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (04-16-2024 - VA)Brenna Lee Trejo Morales v. Chipotle Services, LLC
Alexandria, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Fairfax County Circuit Court, CL-22-0013195, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> Virginia law is clear that owners and/or occupants of a premises may be held liable for injuries caused to other people by ... More...
$0 (03-07-2024 - VA)Yolanda Alvarado v. Dollar Tree, Inc.
Norfolk, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.<br> <br> Virginia law makes it clear that owners and/or occupants of a premises may be held liable for injuries caused to other people by the conditions on that premises. However, establishing the duty a property owner or occupant owes to an injured person requires a... More...
$0 (03-01-2024 - VA)Meagan R. Brown v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LLP
Richmond, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Henrico County Circuit Court, CL23-5112, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> Virginia is clear that owners and/or occupants of a premises may be held liable for injuries caused to other people by the condit... More...
$1 (02-21-2024 - VA)Julius E. Williams v. Douglas R. Shed
Richmond, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on auto negligence theories.<br> <br> This case was filed in the General District Court for the City of Richmond, GV23004707-00, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> Some states follow a more enlightened version of the fault law called "comparative negligence." Alas, Virgi... More...
$1 (03-08-2024 - VA)Nancy L. Johnson v. Lowes Home Centers, LLC
Abingdon, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a premises liability negligence theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Tazewell County Circuit Court, CL21-291, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> Virginia law is clear that owners and/or occupants of a premises may be held liable for injuries caused to other people by the co... More...
$1 (03-09-2024 - VA)Jerome Wade v. Aizhan Kadnbaeva and GTS Transportation Corporation
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto negligence theories.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Montgomery County Circuit Court, CL-22002004-00, and was removed to federal court by the Dfendant.<br> <br> Some states follow a more enlightened version of the fault law called "comparative negligence." Alas, Virginia still chooses what is known ... More...
$1 (02-12-2024 - VA)Michael Eden, et al.v. Joseph Car Transport, LLC, et al.
Bluefield, West Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligence theory.<br> <br> The elements of a personal injury claim in West Virginia are: Duty of care, breach of duty of care, damages and a direct casual relationship between the two.<br> <br> West Virginia is a modified comparative negligence state. Plaintiffs can be no more than 50% responsibl... More...
$0 (03-05-2024 - VA)Kevin Correa v. Caliber Bodyworks of Virginia, LLC, d/b/a Caliber Collision Center
Richmond, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liablity negligence theory... More...
$0 (01-03-2024 - VA)Alphonso F. Brown v. United States of America
Norfolk, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims act negligence theory.<br> <br> The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a United States law that allows citizens to sue the federal government for certain kinds of torts (civil wrongs) committed by its employees. This is a significant exception to the principle of sovereign immunity, wh... More...
$0 (01-04-2024 - VA)Evelyn M. Baker v. Wawa, Inc.
Norfolk, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liability theory negligence theory.<br> <br> Virginia premises liability law dictates the legal obligations of property owners and occupiers to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and to avoid foreseeable injuries to visitors. Here's a breakdown of the key points... More...
$1 (01-10-2024 - VA)Mario Alvarez v. Estes Express Lines
Richmond, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an auto negligence theory.<br> <br> <br> Virginia Personal Injury Negligence Law: Seeking Compensation for Your Harm<br> <br> Virginia personal injury negligence law protects individuals who have been injured due to the carelessness or recklessness of another person. If you've been hurt in an accident, yo... More...
$0 (01-03-2024 - VA)Mildred Rohm v. Kroger Limited Partnership I
Charlottesville, Virginia personal injury slip and fall lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a premises liablity negligence theory.<br> <br> Virginia premises liability law dictates the legal obligations of property owners and occupiers to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition and to avoid foreseeable injuries to visitors. Here's a breakdown of the key points... More...
$1 (12-21-2023 - VA)Karen Leslie Cullen v. Uniflight, LLC
Charlottesville, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a negligence theory.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Albemarle County Circuit Court, CL23-1762, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> Plaintiff filed a motion seeking remand of the case to the state court.<br> <br> Virginia Personal Injury Negligence Law: Seeking Compensat... More...
$0 (12-29-2023 - VA)Shawna Nash, et al. v. James Sorah, et al.
Big Stone Gap, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on negligence theories.<br> <br> Virginia Personal Injury Negligence Law: Seeking Compensation for Your Harm<br> <br> Virginia personal injury negligence law protects individuals who have been injured due to the carelessness or recklessness of another person. If you've been hurt in an accident, you ma... More...
$0 (12-21-2023 - VA)Christian E. Gibson v. David Lee Burkett and Wynne Transport Service, Inc.
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories.<br> <br> Virginia's auto negligence law holds drivers accountable for their actions on the road and aims to compensate victims for injuries caused by another driver's carelessness. Here's a breakdown of key aspects:<br> <br> Duty of care: All drivers in Virginia have... More...
$1 (01-08-2024 - VA)Shamika Fontae Taylor v. Jerry Donald Smith, Jr. and Parada Enterprise, LLC
Richmond, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on auto negligenc theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a car truck accident caused by Smith.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Circuit Court, City of Richmond, CL22-4607, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <... More...
$1 (12-18-2023 - VA)David W. Seward v. Orifjon Kholmuradov and AT, Nationwide Trucking
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered $5 million in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a car truck accident caused by the failure of Orifjon Kholmuradov to exercise due care in the operation of the semi-tractor trailer rig he was driving for AT, Nationwide Trucking.<br> ... More...
$1 (12-19-2023 - VA)Mark Basilica and Roberta Basilica v. Sheriff Roger L. Harris, et al.
Richmond, Virginia civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued the defendants on civil rights wrongful death theories.<br> <br> On August 30, 2020, Theresa Marie Basilica ("Basilica") went to the emergency department at Mary Washington Hospital, seeking help during a mental health crisis. Eighteen hours later, she died ofa self-inflicted gunshot while in the defendants' custody. Mark and R... More...
$0 (08-23-2023 - VA)Carole Beasley v. Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P.
Lynchburg, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a negligence theory claiming $500,000 in damages.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Lynchburg Circuit Court, CL16001108-00, and was removed to federal court by Wal-Mart.<br> <br> Plaintiff sought remand claiming the federal court lacked jurisdiction over the case.... More...
$0 (08-23-2023 - VA)Peter Lazar, et al. v. John Gobron, et al.
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on negligence theories.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Montgomery County Circuit Court, CL22-001419-00, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> Plaintiff challenged the jurisdiction of the federal court and sought remand.<br> <br> <br> According to the Complaint, the "underlying dispute ... More...
$0 (08-23-2023 - VA)Beverly Grigby v. Walmart, Inc.
Big Stone Gap, Virginia personal Injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a premises liability negligence theory.<br> <br> "This case was filed in the Wise County Circuit Court, CL23-53, and was removed to federal court by Walmart.<br> Premises liability law in Virginia is based on the concept of duty of care. This means that property owners have a duty to keep their property safe... More...
$0 (08-04-2023 - VA)United States of America v. Daniel Cruz
Richmond, Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.<br> <br> According to court documents, around January 2022, Daniel Cruz, 30, obtained the owner's personal information and used that information to take over the auto shop and its ... More...
$0 (05-23-2023 - VA)Crystal Minnix, et al. v. Sinclair Television Group, Inc., et al.
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on a slander theory.<br> <br> <br> In January 2022, the Media defendants broadcast a news segment (the "Segmentâ€) titled "COP'S ROLE IN JANUARY 6 ATTACK DIVIDES VIRGINIA TOWN WITH TIES TO CONFEDERACY.†Compl., ECF No. 1-1, at ¶ 1. Individual Media defendants<br> Dwyer, Thomas, and Yoo created this Segm... More...
$0 (05-19-2023 - VA)Ronald Wayne Spence, Jr. v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
Roanoke, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on a product liability theory.<br> <br> "Product liability law in Virginia is a complex area of law that deals with the legal responsibility of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers for defective products that injure those using the products after they enter the marketplace.<br> <br> There are three main theories... More...
$1 (04-13-2023 - VA)Sharon Arlene Vold v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Harrisonburg, Virginia plaintiff personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued defendant on an auto insurance liability theory claiming $750,000 in damages and/or injuries.<br> <br> "Virginia is a pure contributory negligence state, which means that if a person is found to be even 1% at fault for an accident, they cannot recover any damages from the other party. This is in contrast to most... More...
$1 (04-13-2023 - VA)<H2> Debra Mollica v. United States of America </H2>
Alexandria, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a Governmental Tort Claims Act negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $1,010,000,000 in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident caused by a federal government employee.<br> <br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/virginia/news/alexandr... More...
$1 (12-16-2022 - VA)<H2> Juanita Poulston v. Shoe Carnival, Inc. </H2>
Richmond, Virginia personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $1 million in injuries and/or damages as a direct result of an accident in one of Defendant's stores.<br> <br> <br> <br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/Virginia/news/Richmond/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News ... More...
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