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Is greed to blame for Toyota’s recall problems?
Posted on 2/27/2010

Hampton Roads residents killed in tragic out-of-state auto accident
Posted on 2/25/2010

One Dead After Early Morning Chesapeake Crash
Posted on 1/25/2010

Man Charged in Crash That Killed Elderly Couple
Posted on 1/21/2010

Fatal Suffolk Wreck Caused by 16-year-old Driver
Posted on 1/19/2010

Wrong-way Driver Kills Norfolk Father on I-295
Posted on 12/31/2009

Two Dead in Early Morning Crash
Posted on 12/26/2009

One Infant, Three Adults Killed in NC Crash
Posted on 12/14/2009

Suit Filed in Wrong-Way Crash That Left Eight Dead
Posted on 12/14/2009

Massive Toyota recall affecting millions of vehicles announced
Posted on 11/30/2009

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Q: Will a traffic court's determination of guilt or innocence affect the outcome of my civil suit for personal injury?

A: No. The determinations of a traffic court are based upon the higher burden of proof, guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Civil suits are generally subject to the lower burden of proving your case by the greater weight of the evidence. Statements that you make in traffic court may, however, be used against you in a civil suit. If you are required to go to traffic court in a case involving the possibility of a personal injury claim you should contact our office to arrange a free initial consultation.


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