Many obstacles on the road that are mere inconveniences for vehicles can cause serious injury to bicyclists. While most people think of collisions with vehicles as the primary cause […]
Road Defects Can Seriously Injure Bicyclists
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Medical Malpractice: Surgical Errors Are Never Acceptable
Each year simple and safe surgeries turn into dangerous and sometimes fatal situations due to surgical complications and errors. At times complications may be unexpected and occur by no fault […]
Catastrophic Injuries: A Spinal Cord Injury Can Cost You Millions
A spinal cord injury (SCI) due to another’s negligence or recklessness can have lifelong consequences that impose significant personal and financial burdens for those injured and their loved ones. […]
Who Is Responsible for Accidents Caused by Road Defects?
Who Is Responsible for Accidents Caused by Road Defects? It should come as no surprise to learn that some Virginia roads are inherently dangerous and that they cause their fair […]
What Is the Average Cost of a Spinal Cord Injury?
What Is the Average Cost of a Spinal Cord Injury? Spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating injuries we see at Emroch & Kilduff. Injured victims not only […]
Was Your Car Accident Caused by a Driver Impaired by Prescription Meds?
The dangers of alcohol and illegal drugs like cocaine or heroin are well known, and most people would readily concede that they could impair a person’s ability to drive. But […]
Did Someone Passing on the Right Cause Your Accident? Call Now to See if You Are Entitled to Compensation
Virginia law imposes a duty on drivers to operate their vehicles with sufficient care. If they fail to do so, and their negligence injures someone, then the driver must pay […]
Drowsy Driving a Larger Public Safety Issue than Feds Estimate
A new study suggests that drowsiness pays a role in a much larger percentage of car accidents than the federal government previously estimated. In fact, the study shows that drowsy […]
Driving After a Concussion Is Dangerous
Traumatic brain injuries like concussions can severely impede a person’s ability to get through the day. However, concussions also can threaten the safety of others—especially when concussed individuals get behind […]
Can You Hold an Employer Liable for a Car Accident Caused by an Employee?
Yes, in many cases. Under the well-settled legal principle respondeat superior, employers can bear legal responsibility when their employees negligently hurt someone else. However, you will need to carefully analyze […]