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…
Giving birth should be one of the most cherished moments of a person’s entire life. Sadly, many mothers throughout the United States, including here in the Commonwealth of Virginia, have unexpected complications during pregnancy or birth which result in death or injury to the baby…
On an average day, most of us use or come into contact with hundreds, if not thousands, of consumer products, many of them designed to make like easier. Unfortunately, however, an alarming large number of people are injured by dangerous or defective products around the…
The warm weather is not too far away and that means thousands of residents and tourists will take to their boats and vessels to the state’s waterways. Unfortunately, some of those boaters will end up being injured in boating accidents. According to national statistics, there…
Head injuries are unlike other types of Virginia personal injuries in that even a seemingly minor accident can have life-altering consequences. When a victim’s head is struck or moved in a violent or sudden matter, the brain can collide against the skull and cause damage…
Commercial truck accidents are statistically more severe in both deaths and personal injuries for many reasons, including the massive size and weight of these vehicles, especially when they are full of cargo. Victims who have been injured in a crash should contact a Virginia truck…
Way back in August 2013, our law firm published numerous blogs and articles warning people of the significant safety risks associated with fentanyl, an extremely powerful prescription pain medication. In 2013, our Virginia wrongful death law firm was mainly concerned about fentanyl “pain patches” be
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 131 million emergency room visits each year in the United States. This translates to nearly 360,000 emergency department visits every single day. In fact, the emergency department at the University of Virginia…
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.…
