Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  For decades now, millions of people whose lives have been changed forever by drunk drivers have been pressing their state governments to finally take more forceful action against those still stupid enough to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2004, major strides were taken toward this most important end. Here are just a few of the many steps 2004 brought to make our roads a little safer from the death and carnage that drunk driving invariably brings...
• Wrongful Death
  When someone dies because of the recklessness or carelessness of another, a wrongful death lawsuit may be in order. A wrongful death lawsuit is filed in civil court by the heirs of an individual who died and seeks compensation for the loss. Be sure you hire a firm with a proven track record! The Harris Law Firm, PLC will help you deal with your case from start to finish.
• Traffic Violations
  Of the moving violations cited in the approximately 155,000 car accidents in Virginia in 2003, inattention at the wheel was the leading problem, with nearly one in nine accidents related to driver distraction. More accidents were caused by driver distraction than any other cause, including speeding, failing to yield, and following too close. In addition, a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that in nearly 25 percent of accidents nationwide, inattention and driver distraction was a contributing cause to the accident.

Employment Law

• Sexual Harassment
  People injured through no fault of their own may receive punitive damages in cases of outrageous misconduct involving civil rights, employment, environmental damage, fraud, health care, insurance, intentional acts, nuisance, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, securities, sexual harassment, and workplace safety.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
• Property Damage
  To understand punitive damages, let’s start with compensatory damages. Usually a jury will determine compensatory damages before they determine punitive damages. The purpose of compensatory damages is to reimburse up with the injured party in the position they would have been if they had not been injured. Compensatory damages may include reimbursement for property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other actual loss.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The law in Virginia dealing with personal injury is complex. You need an experienced law firm to help you navigate through the process. Be sure you hire a firm with a proven track record! The Harris Law Firm, PLC will help you deal with the twists and turns of personal injury cases from start to finish. Contact us today at 540-371-4941 and speak with an experienced personal injury attorney.
• Medical Malpractice
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites