Being the victim of a hit-and-run car accident can be overwhelming, upsetting and challenging. Hit-and-run accidents occur when a driver intentionally leaves a car accident without providing necessary contact information, which is illegal to do. Being the victim of a...
The fact of the matter is that insurance companies play a significant role in personal injury claims, as they commonly compensate the victim for the harm they have suffered as a result of their insured's negligence. Based on the circumstances, insurance companies may...
It is important to keep our families and children safe from defective products such as football helmets that could lead to brain injuries. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a recall for a certain type of football helmets. The...
This blog recently discussed the options and help that may be available to surviving family members when their loved one has been killed in a fatal accident. Unfortunately, Virginia State Police recently reported that over the Fourth of July holiday weekend a total of...
Distracted driving is a serious concern on our roadways today. Distracted driving includes all behaviors that remove a driver's attention from the roadway which can, of course, be dangerous and present a danger to other motorists, passengers in other vehicles and...
Roanoke authorities are focusing on educating the community on the dangers of distracted driving during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. During 2014, there were 3,100 distracted driving-related deaths throughout the country, and 431,000 victims were...
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, there were 4,251 worker fatalities in the U.S. during 2014. Of the number of lives lost in fatal workplace accidents during that year, 874, or 20 percent, were lost in the construction industry. The...
Products liability law helps to keep consumers protected from the dangers of unsafe products. There are rules and responsibilities governing those who make products so that the public can be protected. Adequate instructions and warnings must be provided when...
Traumatic brain injuries can have a lasting impact on victims. Depending on the circumstances, victims of traumatic brain injuries can suffer the impact of their injuries for a lifetime. Victims of TBIs may suffer a decline in cognitive abilities and may have speech...
An overtired truck driver can be very dangerous on the roadways. For this reason, federal trucking regulations place limits on the amount of time a truck driver can spend on the road. Known as hours of service limits, these regulations are important for the safety of...