There are more than 5 million vehicle accidents reported each year and almost 40,000 victims of those crashes do not survive. Approximately 1.5 million people suffer injuries in those accidents. Serious injuries can affect the driver, passengers in the vehicle, and even other people on…
The national statistics regarding car crashes are jarring. There are more than 38,000 victims who die in vehicle accidents every year. This comes out to 12 deaths for every 100,000 people. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for people who are between the…
A traumatic brain injury is a serious injury that could have long-lasting or permanent effects that influence numerous areas of your life. Victims who sustain a traumatic brain injury usually require intense and ongoing medical care in order to recover. What kinds of mental trauma…
One of the most frustrating things for a driver to deal with is sun glare. Sun glare is when the sunlight obstructs a vehicle’s windshield. This makes it very difficult for a driver to see anything on the road in front of them. And since…
While sore joints and aching muscles are common side effects of a grueling workout, more severe injuries can occur at the gym that result in not only physical pain, but financial, and personal damages as well. Unfortunately, bringing a suit against a person or business…
No matter how obvious it may seem who was responsible for your accident and subsequent injuries, a personal injury case is only as strong as its evidence. Regardless of how severe your injuries are, you will have to present ample documentation if you hope to…
May is Motorcycle Safety Month, so it’s a good time to discuss why riders should always wear helmets. According to the national statistics, more than 5,000 people are killed each year in motorcycle accidents. Thousands more are seriously injured, and many of those victims are…
Surveillance cameras are becoming more and more predominant in our everyday lives. Most businesses have security cameras that record everything that happens inside and outside of their premises. Many homes also have doorbell cameras and surveillance systems that record any and all activity. Will da
Just like anyone else who drives a vehicle in the state of Virginia, motorcycle riders have a minimum amount of liability insurance they are required to carry. The reason for insurance minimums is to help hold anyone who operates a motor vehicle financially liable for…
Spring has arrived and that means Virginia’s roads will soon be filling up with motorcycle lovers. As any seasoned motorcyclist can attest, driving a motorcycle is much different than driving a car. If you are considering purchasing a bike, the following are some motorcycle safety…
Attorneys Rick Shapiro and Eric Washburn recently secured a wrongful death/medical malpractice jury verdict of $2.23 million against Bon Secours Surgical Specialists, Bon Secours DePaul Hospital, and one of its former surgeons, for medical negligence for the estate of Robyn Stead, who died from mult
Virginia is festooned with several hundred miles of roadways, biking trails, parks, and bike paths for cyclists to enjoy. Unfortunately, there are many different ways in which a cyclist can be injured, and while unusual accidents do happen from time to time, any experienced bicycle…
