Car accidents are very common. There is a car accident almost every minute in the USA, often with multiple injured persons involved in each incident. Some sustain only minor injuries that leave no consequences while others suffer major life-changing or life-threatening injuries. In the case of major car accidents, the police and paramedics will be...
Read MoreLosing 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...
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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 MoreMedical malpractice takes many forms, but one of the most disturbing issues involves mistakes with diagnosis. Delays mean a medical condition may worsen or become terminal, and a misdiagnosis could lead to unnecessary treatment while not getting the right care. The implications are especially concerning when it comes to the so-called “Big Three” in misdiagnosis,...
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Motorcycle accidents may not make up a large percentage of the total traffic crashes in Virginia, but the data reveals that these crashes still cause devastating losses. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reports that there are around 1,900 motorcycle collisions every year, at just 1.6 percent of all incidents. However, these incidents are...
Read MoreThe moments following a car crash are critical for securing maximum compensation for your injuries. This might sound ridiculous, but it’s true. Although you might be struggling in the moments following a crash to make sense of what happened, you could easily make some mistake that undermines your case. To ensure you set yourself up...
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...
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Discovering a loved one has suffered a devastating fatality due to another person’s recklessness is often a traumatizing and distressing time for people. Most people are unsure of what to do or who to turn to for help when wanting to seek justice for the wrongful loss of their loved one. Many people are also...
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,...
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