During the recent hearing on a client’s theater scarring case, the judge noted that he would need to see the actual scars in controversy. The experienced Fairfax judge noted that while he had received pictures of the claimant’s permanent leg scars, he was mindful of a case where the original pictures did not show the…
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In motorcycle crash cases, the past medical bills and wage loss can be proven with medical records, testimony by the treating doctors, pay checks and W-2s. However, the cost of future medical care for brain injured clients is more difficult. The ourts generally require an expert witness to testify as to the needs and costs…
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While many so-called personal injury lawyers “talk the talk,” very few really “walk the walk.” Few actually visit the scene of the crash, workplace accident or fatal injury. Few actually go to look at the official Court files on their clients’ cases. Few visit their clients’ homes. And few, if any, invite their clients and…
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Jury trials look so easy on television and in the movies. In “real life,” preparation for a jury trial takes many months. Every single piece of evidence is like a building block. The early investigation is like the”foundation.” Any missing bricks can be exploited by the insurance company lawyers and cause the entire structure to…
Continue readingIn the report from our local Delegate from Herndon, there were some sobering statistics concerning unlicensed drivers. According to the 2/13/09 “Rust Report,” there were about 60,000 convictions of persons without operator’s license in Virginia last year. It is a significant problem with public safety ramifications. Persons who have never had an operator’s license are…
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