Written by Chris Flynn, Esq. Edited by Gary Reinhardt, Esq. A new bill in Virginia that is currently sitting on the Governor’s desk waiting to be signed has the potential to open UM/UIM carriers up to exposure for bad faith negotiations with their insured. SB 256 seeks to amend and reenact §§8.01-66.1 and 38.2-2206 of […]
Written by Daniel Royce, Esq. On April 18, 2023, in the case of Best v. Farr, et al., 2023 Va.App. Lexis 245* (Court of Appeals of Virginia) addressing claims arising from an officer-involved shooting, the Court of Appeals ruled the trial court properly dismissed claims of gross negligence, willful, wanton, and reckless negligence, battery, and […]
Written by Megan Wagner, Esq. Edited by Bob McAdam, Esq. It is important for Workers Compensation adjusters and attorneys to closely examine whether a Virginia claimant has suffered a “sudden mechanical or structural change in the body.” If not, the claim should be denied. However, this elementary defense is often overlooked. In Virginia many claims […]











