In Virginia, wrongful death lawsuits are subject to a statute of limitations that delineates how long you have to file your civil action. The limitation period for most wrongful death cases in the state begins on the date of death. What is the "discovery rule" in...
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is one of the most debilitating forms of injury. It can have long-term implications for your health that are hard to predict as well as difficult to manage. Some side effects might last a lifetime. The cost of care for an ongoing brain...
Driving safely in Virginia means being alert at all times. You have to pay attention to vehicles that are coming from all sides and angles of yours. When you drive while being extremely tired, you lose the ability to act quickly and rationally enough to prevent an...
There has been a significant change in policy at Amazon as the online mail-order giant has decided to guarantee defective products up to a value of $1,000. Amazon has historically denied any liability for products sold for other businesses and manufacturers even...
The year 2020 was one unlike any other -- one most of us are glad is in the past. Among the many parts of life the pandemic affected in Virginia was traffic. Employers in Roanoke and throughout the region told thousands of their employees to work from home. With...
Virginia has mountains and roads where you have to make tight turns, and there isn't always a guardrail to protect you. You must know how to safely drive in these conditions, especially when you drive a tractor-trailer. Larger vehicles are more susceptible to loss of...
Commercial trucks are known for being large and powerful, so if you are involved in a collision with such a vehicle, you may experience significant property damage and bodily injuries. It's important to know what to do when you encounter a large truck while traveling...
Car accidents can pose serious risks to health. And anyone driving or riding in a car is at risk of spinal injury if they have a sudden impact. Virginia residents should be aware of the symptoms of a spinal cord injury. That way, if they're involved in an accident,...
Each year, around 1.5 million Americas develop traumatic brain injury, and vehicle accidents are among the leading causes. TBIs often require a lengthy healing process, and sometimes, the patient never regains full health. Patients in Central and Southwest Virginia...
Public pools are a great way to beat the heat in the summer, but they are not without risks. The majority of injuries in a pool happen between May and August. When these injuries do occur, what can you do to receive the compensation you need for the consequences of...
