The Centers for Disease Control estimates that hospital infections take the lives of close to 90,000 patients each year. When an infection is not diagnosed in a timely manner, it can wreak havoc on your body and even be life-threatening. Band Neutrophils Percentage Can Be…
Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 1.7 million people develop sepsis in the United States in an average year? While the condition can be treated successfully, more than 250,000 deaths are attributed to sepsis annually.…
Truck accidents are very common on Virginia roads, occurring very suddenly. Many times, drivers of smaller vehicles are left with serious injuries, unsure of how the crash actually happened. While the cause of an accident is not always easily identifiable and often requires an extensive…
If you recently lost a family member due to another party’s negligence, you may be on the fence about what to do. You are not alone. Figuring out how to file a wrongful death suit is extremely complex and distressing. To help you make that…
The Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains of Virginia are the site of popular ski resorts where residents and visitors enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, and other winter activities. As much fun as skiing and related activities can be, it is important to be cognizant of the fact…
If you suffered a significant bodily injury in an auto accident, you may be wondering, “who will pay my medical bills and should I use my health insurance?” To answer the latter portion of your question first – yes, you should use your personal health…
If you were seriously injured in an accident that took place in or around Virginia Beach, there is a high probability you will be required to take time off from work to fully recover from the bodily harm endured in the collision. In some instances,…
If you were involved in an auto accident in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or elsewhere in the Commonwealth, an important document with the potential to impact the viability of your personal injury claim is the accident report written by Virginia law enforcement. Typically, when police…
We have reached the top five civil justice stories of 2022. This is Part II of Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important civil cases of 2022, created by Virginia Beach, VA attorney-author Richard N. (Rick) Shapiro and his research assistants, a year end compilation…
The Covid-19 pandemic continued to upend American life when calendar year 2022 began; however, long-delayed civil litigation began to resume during 2021. Thus, 2022 was replete with an array of historic and compelling civil justice stories. Legal Examiner’s annual compilation of the 10 most important…
