One major question that courts look at in determining whether to make social network information discoverable to the insurance defense lawyers is the inured victim website user’s expectation of privacy when that information...
Category: Bicycle Accidents
Can Your Facebook Page Take Down Your Injury Case?
November 9, 2010
It might. Not only is “Big Brother” watching, but the car accident and liability claims insurance companies are as well. Online social networking websites, such as MySpace and Facebook, have grown exponentially over...
The “No Show” Defendant Driver
October 17, 2010
Some reckless drivers and alcoholics who cause injury and mayhem on our roads are also cowards. They are afraid to face their “day in court,” and either flee the jurisdiction or do not appear at any of the...
Playing Hooky from Court – Defendants who “no show”
October 16, 2010
Even in Boarding School there were students whose “illnesses” and requests for “excuse slips” seemed to correspond with major exams. You may remember the classmate whose illnesses always happened to...
Until the judge enters the “Final Order,” a personal injury jury trial is not over. And, Virginia law gives the trial judge the power to enter and Order of Additur or Remittitur. Even after a jury’s...