How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim?
Virginia gives you two years, DC and New York three, but claims against governments and hospitals run on shorter clocks. Know yours before you negotiate.
Personal Injury Law
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What Is Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
Uninsured motorist coverage pays when the at-fault driver has no insurance; underinsured coverage pays when theirs runs out. Here is how to claim both.
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Is a Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis Medical Malpractice?
A misdiagnosis is medical malpractice only when a careful provider would have reached the right answer sooner and the delay actually changed your outcome.
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What to Do After a Defective Product Injury: Evidence to Keep
After a defective product injury, the product itself is the case. Keep it, the packaging, and the receipt, photograph everything, and do not send it back.
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What Damages Can a Family Recover in a Wrongful Death Case?
Wrongful death damages cover lost income, lost services, funeral costs, and in Virginia the family's grief. Here is what each state allows and how it is proved.
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Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in DC, VA, and NY
The medical malpractice statute of limitations is two years in Virginia, three in DC, and two and a half in New York, with exceptions that change everything.