Roanoke Personal Injury Law Blog

An injury to the head is one of the worst and most severe injuries one could suffer. Therefore, when a head trauma occurs, victims require immediate medical attention. Even if it does not appear to be a serious matter initially, symptoms of a brain injury do not always show up at first. A brain injury does not always evolve the same way, making it imperative that head trauma victims understand whether or not he or she has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and what options are available to them.

It is estimated that around 2.4 million individuals experience a TBI each year. These injuries can be complex, and the severity and effect of them can vary greatly depending on the type of brain injury. In fact, there are many reasons why not all brain injuries look the same. This goes beyond how the injury occurred but also the location of the injury.

It is common for Virginia consumers to purchase new goods. Whether it is something new on the market or not, consumers expect to have the goods they purchase to work as intended. In some cases, errors can occur. Something was not built right, a part is faulty or it has malfunctioned. This could result in a product being completely worthless. However, it could also cause the product to be deemed dangerous. A defective product can be very dangerous for consumers, causing serious harm and damages.

A manufacturer owes consumers various duties. One of these is to warn a consumer of potential dangers. This is done by providing warning labels and instructions. Manufacturers are required to warn users about any hidden dangers that could be present in a product. They also have the duty to instruct consumers how to use a product properly so that they may avoid any dangers and use it safely.

Large trucks are very useful to society. Whether it is a semi-truck making a shipment, a delivery truck delivering packages, a construction carrying material to a job site or a garbage truck making its runs, these massive trucks share the road with other motorists. While it is common to travel by these types of trucks without any issue, the reality is that these vehicles do pose some risks. If a truck driver is not properly trained, overworked, distracted or intoxicated, this could result in a serious even fatal truck crash.

Although Virginia truck accidents could be caused by a variety factors, it is often the case that a truck driver is to blame. Driving a large truck takes a certain level of skill, and if a driver is not properly trained, he or she could fail to use certain driving techniques to avoid collisions.

Busy schedules make for busy lives. For some, they look for ways to multi-task. This may mean taking on additional tasks while going from one place to the other. Unfortunately, this often causes some motorists to believe it is safe to take calls, answer e-mails and send texts while driving. Although this addresses some of the day's tasks, it ends up creating hazards for not only the driver, but also other travelers on Virginia roadways.

Distracted driving is dangerous and is the cause of numerous automobile accidents each year. In most cases, these accidents are considered preventable. If it was not for the driver doing a distracting activity, the serious or fatal crash could have been avoided. While there are many forms of distracted driving, we will focus on just one type: texting and driving. What are some facts about texting and driving?