Losing a loved one is tragic under any circumstances, but the devastation is even more extreme when someone close to you dies in an accident. Unfortunately, statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that unintentional fatalities are common. Every year, around 201,000 people are killed in accidents, putting these incidents...
Read More•Blog
They may not make up a large proportion of all traffic collisions that occur on Virginia roadways, but truck accidents do tend to cause the most destruction. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reports that just 4.1 percent of all crashes involve semis, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial trucks. However, of the total...
Read MorePersonal injury victims in Virginia can receive compensation for the pain and suffering they endure after an accident. This law makes sense. The physical and emotional effects of a serious accident can be disabling. Many people will struggle to leave the house or return to enjoying their hobbies. They might withdraw from loved ones or...
Read MoreTraumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are very common following car accidents. Motorists not only risk striking their head on the inside of the car, but they can also suffer a TBI due to the kind of violent shaking which also causes whiplash. Consequently, anyone involved in a wreck should be on guard in the coming days...
Read More•Blog
Motor vehicle crashes, slip and falls, and other accidents can cause serious injuries to victims, but some incidents are so severe and devastating that they lead to fatalities. In fact, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that unintentional injuries are the Number 3 cause of death in the US. More than...
Read More•Blog
Motor vehicle accidents remain a top cause of fatalities and injuries throughout the US, but data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) highlights the severity of the problem closer to home. Every year, almost 830 people are killed and 65,700 victims suffer injuries in the 128,000 auto crashes that occur statewide. More than...
Read MoreIf you were hurt in an accident, you need financial compensation to pay your bills and support the people you care about most. In Virginia, you can hold the at-fault party liable through a personal injury claim. The overwhelming majority of personal injury cases are settled outside of litigation. This raises an important question: How...
Read MoreCancer remains one of the most common medical problems in our society. The federal government estimates that nearly 40 percent of all people in Virginia will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their life. The prognosis after a cancer diagnosis depends on many different factors, including the specific type of case and, importantly,...
Read MoreIf you are thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit in Virginia after sustaining injuries in a situation in which another party may be liable, it is essential to pay close attention to the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is a clock, or time window, set by state law for specific types of...
Read MoreMedical errors occur much more frequently than most people think, affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Indeed, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “more than 250,000 deaths per year are due to medical errors in the U.S.,” and even more patients sustain nonfatal injuries. When a medical error occurs, the injured patient may be...
Read More