If you are the victim of a drunk driving accident in the state of Virginia, you may be able to sue for punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded in addition to simple compensation to punish a defendant. This is done when a defendant acts out of malice or gross...
On March 31, 2021, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed into law a new Act significantly expanding the scope of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). The law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2021, will allow the public to access government records...
When you commute for work, you face many truck accident hazards along the way, regardless of the path you choose. However, some areas in the state have more dangerous roadways than in other regions. For example, Interstate 81 (I-81) is notorious for its danger to...
Motorcycles can be exhilarating to ride. They can also be very dangerous. Various factors may impact how seriously you may be injured if you're involved in a motorcycle accident. Your knowledge of this information may affect what type of motorcycle you purchase and...
Pedestrians are some of the most at-risk individual on or around the roads. They range in age from small children to the elderly, and they have little to no protection in the case of a collision involving a motor vehicle. In the last 12 months, there have been 1,105...
In the latest episode of our firm’s video web series, which can be viewed and read in transcript form below, firm owner John P. Fishwick, Jr., associate attorney Daniel J. Martin, and firm investigator Isaac Van Patten discuss an issue that is...
A will in Virginia is a legal instrument providing for the transfer of property after death. However, a will can be challenged and legally set aside for a number of reasons. In Virginia, one such reason a will can be set aside is undue influence. What is Undue...
In the latest episode of our firm’s video web series, which can be viewed below, firm owner John P. Fishwick, Jr., associate attorney Daniel J. Martin, and firm investigator Isaac Van Patten discuss our role in investigating cold cases. While this is...
In the latest episode of our firm’s video web series, which can be viewed below, firm owner John P. Fishwick, Jr., associate attorney Daniel J. Martin, and firm investigator Isaac Van Patten discuss what can be done when a defendant in a civil case files for...
In the latest episode of our firm’s video web series, which can be viewed below, firm owner John P. Fishwick, Jr., associate attorney Daniel J. Martin, and firm investigator Isaac Van Patten discuss federal workplace discrimination claims, which can...