Roanoke Personal Injury Law Blog

Virginia residents often rely on motor vehicles to get around. Because it is a commonly used consumer good, many do not consider the defects and dangers that could occur just by simply using the product. Much like any product could be subjected to defects, a motor vehicle could have a problem or defect, deeming it dangerous. When a motor vehicle contains a defective component part, this could result in serious harms to a consumer, even resulting in deaths.

Much like any product recall, there is a process to recall a vehicle or a component part. The first step is to have the problem reported. This allows for the complaint to be added to a public NHTSA database. If similar reports are received, this could indicate that a safety-related defect might exist. The next step is to investigate. If it is possible that a defect exists, an open investigation will be conducted.

When accidents happen, a victim could suffer a wide range of injuries. When a head is impacted, trauma to the head can be severe. In other cases, a minor hit or blow to the head could cause harm to one's head. This could result in a minor brain injury, such as a concussion. While this is a minor brain injury, a concussion could effect a Virginian for some time, impacting one's ability to socialize, hold down a job and lead a normal life. Because of this, it is important to consider the steps it takes to recover from such an injury.

A concussion might seem like a common and rather minor head injury. While it is likely a minor brain injury, the reality is that some damage can be caused with each concussion. Because of this, victims that suffer a concussion in an accident should consider the recovery process, especially if this is not the first concussion he or she has suffered.

Nowadays, individuals in Virginia and elsewhere rely on shopping for things on-line. It is not only convenient to go to the store on the weekends or after work, making on-line shopping one's go-to for most things that they need. Because of this, goods are shipped all across the state and nation, and the trucking industry is relied on to get these deliveries to their final destination on a timely basis. While large trucks, such as semi-trucks and tractor-trailers is an efficient way to ship goods, this can cause many risks on the roadways. When a truck driver or trucking company does not follow federal trucking regulations, this could be the cause of a serious and even fatal truck crash.

At the Law Offices of Daniel L. Crandall & Associates, our skilled attorneys understand the devastation that can behalf victims of a truck crash Because of this, we are dedicated to guiding our clients on their path towards justice. This process begins by understanding the cause of the accident.

There are many risks and dangers in life. Though, many individuals in Virginia and elsewhere do not think about them on a daily basis. Take automobiles, for example. There are many risks associated with operating a vehicle and even being a passenger, but it is unlikely that these risks are thought about every time a person travels in a vehicle. Due to the current statistical rate of car crashes, it is not a surprising event. However, being involved in a car accident is a shocking event for those involved, as the injuries and damages can be severe.

For the most part, when it comes to pain and suffering in a car accident, one thinks about the physical damages. The injuries involved in a car crash can be tremendous. But, this is likely not the only suffering brought on by the incident. One type of damage suffered is known as loss of companionship.