Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of brain injuries. This is because those involved in vehicle collisions are commonly subjected to bumps, bangs, blows, or sharp jolts to the head. However, “brain injury” is a term that encompasses a wide variety of conditions. How…
At some point in your life, you have probably driven by a car accident that just took place and wondered if you should stop and try to help. Or, possibly you were involved in an accident and were hoping someone might stop to help you.…
Every year, an average of 1.2 million burn victims are admitted to hospital emergency rooms for treatment of severe burns. These victims have no choice but to endure extreme, prolonged physical pain and discomfort, as well as an uncertain recovery. How long do burn injuries…
Car accidents can affect different victims in different ways. Most car accidents leave their victims with physical injuries, facing a long recovery period and serious financial hardships caused by a growing pile of hospital bills. Car accidents can also have psychological impacts on their victims. B
When out for an evening with friends or at other social events where alcohol is served, we may have developed different strategies to prevent being pulled over and cited for driving under the influence (DUI). Unfortunately, studies show that even modest amounts of alcohol can…
Many medical malpractice victims feel that seeking financial compensation is a gamble. What if the hassle and stress aren’t worth it in the end? Thankfully, legal action concerning medical malpractice contains minimal risk for the victim while having the potential to provide them with a…
Summer is officially here, bringing with it the warm weather that attracts motorcycle enthusiasts to the roads, so it is a critical reminder to all motorists to watch for motorcycles. There are approximately 200,000 motorcycles registered here in Virginia, however, the National Highway Traffic Safet
There are several different types of nursing home abuse. Those who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities can be exposed to physical, sexual, financial, and emotional abuse by the people or institution that is supposed to be looking after them. Nursing home…
After being involved in a car accident, you may be wondering whether or not you should accept the first settlement offer instead of waiting and hoping for a larger, more substantial offer that may never come. Why shouldn’t I accept the insurance company’s offer to…
Car accidents are already extremely stressful events, but when the at-fault driver flees the scene, things become that much more complicated. In this situation, it is perfectly normal to be concerned about whether or not you will be able to collect compensation for your injuries…
The phrase “under the influence” does not only refer to the consumption of alcohol. If you were injured in a car accident that was caused by someone driving under the influence of prescription drugs, you are just as eligible to collect financial compensation as you…
Under Virginia law, there are two distinct legal actions that can be pursued when a person dies as a result of another party’s negligence or recklessness: a wrongful death claim and a survival action. While both actions are a result of the victim’s death, they…
