Residents of Virginia who have been in truck accidents are often left with serious injuries. Brain injuries are among the most common. It’s important to get medically evaluated after being involved in an accident with a huge truck. Why is it so important to get...
Since 2020, traffic safety authorities in Virginia have seen increasing trends in hazardous driving. Although public awareness of dangerous driving is increasing, the trends do not seem to be decreasing by the end of each year. According to surveys, the majority of...
Elderly and disabled people sometimes require home modifications to help them be more independent. Bed rails are a common tool used in private homes and assisted living facilities in Virginia. If a bed rail is not manufactured or installed correctly, however, there...
A motor vehicle collision will likely result in catastrophic injuries. Vehicle occupants could suffer the life-changing effects of a brain injury, amputation, spinal cord trauma or burn injuries. Depending on numerous factors, these injuries can range in severity...
We never expect a product to hurt us, but it can happen. When consumers get an injury from a product, they can file a legal claim against the manufacturer or seller to get compensation for their injuries. There are three different ways a product can harm a person. All...
Traumatic accidents in Virginia sometimes result in brain injuries as a person’s brain strikes the inside of their skull. These injuries are called coup injuries when they only affect one side of the brain, and coup-countrecoup injuries when they affect both sides....
A jolt or strike to your head could lead to far-reaching effects that can affect both you and your loved ones living in Virginia. A lot of research has been done on the impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) on men; however, many women in the state don't know how...
Although accidents happen all the time, those that end up with someone dying are particularly devastating. If you lose a loved one in Virginia due to someone else's negligence, you may want to file a lawsuit. It’s important to know what damages you can recover in your...
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...
