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…
After being involved in a car accident in Virginia, police will respond to the scene. It is their job to conduct an investigation, determine the cause and figure out who was at fault. They will then document their findings in a police accident report. According…
Summer is right around the corner, which means the days will be getting hotter. While many people look for different ways to keep cool from the Virginia heat, they often overlook the dangers that the heat can have on vehicles, as well as the need…
When one person is injured because of someone else’s negligence, it is usually a taxing and confusing time. It is essential for accident victims to understand that not all injuries are classified the same way and the laws that govern each of them are different.…
When you see a doctor to get advice and treatment for a medical condition, the last thing you expect is to sustain additional injuries. Sadly, medical mistakes are incredibly common, and they cause injuries and death to hundreds of thousands of victims in the United…
Every year, roughly four million people are admitted to hospital emergency rooms with concussions related to sports injuries alone. When you take into account that the leading cause of concussions is falls, not sports, the overall total of annual concussions is considerably higher. Due to…
If you were recently injured because of another person, entity, or business, you are probably wondering what your next course of action should be. Whether your injury was caused by medical malpractice, a car accident, or intentional, you are entitled to file a Virginia personal…
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…
Auto accidents are among the leading causes of brain injuries, accounting for approximately 14 percent of all non-fatal concussions and about 26 percent of all brain injury fatalities in the United States. This “small” percentage equates to thousands of TBI victims each year, including many…
