Many people rely on Medicare to pay for their medical care. This federal health insurance coverage can be helpful if a victim suffers a personal injury in an accident. Under Virginia law, every accident victim has the right to pursue damages against the party responsible…
Imagine being a Virginia resident who suffers a devastating injury because of a preventable surgical error. The consequences are life-altering. You suffer from paralysis and chronic pain, and you need round-the-clock care for the rest of your life. You file a medical malpractice claim, and…
A sudden accident can turn a family’s world upside down. Imagine a case in which a husband and father of two is killed in a tragic highway crash caused by a distracted commercial truck driver. Suddenly, that man’s spouse and children are put in a…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1.4 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (also known as a TBI) each year. Of that total, approximately 70,000 victims do not survive due to the severity of the injury. TBIs have differing levels of severity (ranging…
Every year, millions of lives are impacted by traumatic brain injuries. Even head injuries classified as “mild” or moderate can have severe repercussions for your overall health. By and large, brain injuries are catastrophic in nature, and can arise from almost any type of accident,…
Drunk driving remains a significant threat to road safety across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 13,524 people died in drunk-driving crashes in 2022, accounting for about one-third of all traffic fatalities. On average, one alcohol-impaired driving fatality…
In Virginia, as in most U.S. states, drivers are generally allowed to make a right turn at a circular red light after coming to a complete stop—unless a sign prohibits it, such as a “No Turn on Red” sign. This rule helps keep traffic moving…
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) have long been a source of devastating consequences, leaving millions of people with paralysis, loss of sensation, and a diminished quality of life. While advances in medical science have provided some solutions for managing these injuries, a groundbreaking development is now…
Nursing homes are meant to be places of care, comfort, and dignity for our elderly loved ones. However, as the population ages, more families discover that some nursing homes fail to meet these expectations. In some cases, residents are subjected to negligence or even abuse.…
A concussion is often considered a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), but its consequences can be far more significant and long-lasting than many people realize. While some individuals recover from a concussion within days or weeks, for others, the symptoms persist for months or even…
