A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can drastically alter your life. These injuries can occur after one simple accident and can either be temporary or long-lasting. Some TBIs may even result in death. What is a TBI? A TBI occurs when the head receives a violent trauma that...
Virginia residents who lose a loved one to wrongful death have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, it’s a little different when the victim is a child or elderly person. Wrongful death cases involving a child It’s easy to determine damages in a...
Some people who have head injuries have no symptoms that indicate danger. Later, they show signs of an impending stroke. A brain injury, minor or severe, can increase the risk of developing a stroke. There are several risk factors that Virginia doctors look for in...
Even the most experienced Virginia drivers are at risk of car accidents – especially on dangerous roads. What makes a road dangerous is up for debate, but statistics from the National Traffic and Highway Safety Administration can give us some insight. What are the...
If you have been injured by a product that contained perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, you may be entitled to compensation. PFAS is a dangerous chemical that's linked to a number of health problems. If you get harmed by a product that contains...
There are few things as tragic and traumatic as losing one’s home to an out-of-control fire. This situation is especially sad when the cause of the fire was not the homeowner’s fault – such as when equipment malfunctions or had a faulty design that resulted in the...
Residents of Virginia should fight back if they have lost a loved one to wrongful death. It’s important to know what damages are available in such a lawsuit. What is considered wrongful death? Virginia considers a wrongful death to be a death caused by neglect,...
It is no secret that children are prone to accidents. Exploring new things, playing too roughly, or acting out of ignorance can quickly become serious injuries. It can be hard to know what really happens when your child gets hurt. In fact, it may be possible that your...
Even a slight distraction could lead to a car crash, and prolonged distractions may increase the possibility dramatically. Glancing at buildings to identify a street address or having coffee behind the wheel are not out-of-the-ordinary practices for many Virginia...
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...