Concussions are no joke. If you suffered a head injury, monitor for signs and symptoms that could signal a brain injury with the potential to have a lasting impact on your life and health. Evidence suggests women are more at risk of concussions than men, and may exhibit different signs and symptoms. Read on to […]
Construction sites are dangerous places, and construction workers are well aware of this fact. When you’re forced to walk by a construction site in the course of your daily life, however, you probably assume that it’s safe to do so. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Construction sites can also be dangerous for passersby. […]
Motorcycle accidents are some of the most deadly accidents on our roads, and an accident involving two motorcyclists recently made the news in Virginia. If you ride, you understand the lure of the open road, but you should always make staying safe out there your top priority. Motorcycle accidents happen, and they’re not only […]
Our highways and byways are busy places, and as such, traffic accidents happen frequently. Some traffic accidents, however, are more alarming than others. A recent collision between a GRTC Pulse bus and a truck in Richmond is one such accident that’s recently made the news. If you’ve been injured in a traffic accident that […]
Labor Day is on its way, and that means saying goodbye to the last days of summer over a long weekend with family and friends. There’s little not to love about the holiday, including barbeques, fun in the sun, and iced-down coolers full of beer. Unfortunately, however, Labor Day isn’t just about fun and frolicking; […]
Richmond Bike Share is Convenient but Also Poses Risks of Injuries Bikes are a convenient, green, and healthy way to tool around town. Richmond’s RVA Bike Share program, which was launched in 2017, makes accessing a bike even more convenient. It doesn’t get any easier than simply swinging by a Bike Share banking station and […]
On July 10, 2018, reports indicate that a construction worker hit an underground power line in Richmond, Virginia. While this type of accident may happen more than you know, this incident cut power to Chippenham Hospital, including both the main power source and backup generator. The hospital ordered the emergency relocation of 11 patients […]
Once you’ve recognized that your loved one needs nursing home care and have found the facility that you believe is a good match, you may think that the hard part is behind you. Unfortunately, however, nursing home abuse and neglect happen. If your loved one has been harmed by either neglect or abuse in […]
Electrical burns are serious injuries that are exceedingly painful, often have long-lasting consequences, and are slow to heal. Further, the accidents that cause electrical burns are typically extremely traumatic. These serious burns can happen in any number of ways, but they’re often caused by dangerous conditions on the job or by defective electrical products […]
Driving distracted puts every motorist on the road at risk. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, fatal crashes due to distracted driving totaled 3,450 in 2016. In Virginia, 4,138 distracted driving crashes resulted in injuries and 78 resulted in fatalities. Our Richmond personal injury attorneys at Emroch & Kilduff specialize in representing the […]