As children, you’re taught to respect and treat your elders with kindness. However, while that is the right thing to do, it is not always how it goes. Nursing home negligence commonly results in physical, mental, and emotional harm to elderly patients. If your loved one is the victim of nursing home negligence, discuss your […]
Finding the right medical malpractice attorney after a medical misdiagnosis or a surgical error can make a big difference in the success of your case. Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex personal injury claims, often requiring detailed preparations, expert medical witness testimony, and a formidable opponent. Doctors and healthcare facilities that have been […]
The proverbial banana peel or ice-slick sidewalk in cartoons can be the source of much laughter. But in real life, slips and falls often cause catastrophic injuries, most notably permanent paralysis. Falls are one of the leading causes of permanent paralysis due to injury to the spine. Tragically, most of these falls are preventable and […]
Although Virginia drivers are required to carry car insurance, a surprising number do not. The Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates that as many as one out of every eight drivers in the United States is uninsured or underinsured. The IRC further claims that one out of every ten Virginia drivers fits the definition of being […]
Any car accident attorney will tell you that accidents happen more often when people drive negligently. To determine what time of year most of them happen, you can first consider when people drive most carelessly. A quick look at the numbers tells us that there’s an uptick in car accidents during the winter holidays, starting […]
After a car accident, it’s common to feel confused and unsure of what you should do. One of the first and most important things you should do after your accident is exchange information with the other driver. Additionally, you should always consult with a qualified car accident attorney after an accident. Virginia Law Regarding Responsibilities […]
Nursing home facilities present countless opportunities for staff, family members, and other patients to abuse vulnerable elderly residents. Some nursing homes give poorly screened and inadequately supervised workers unfettered access to residents’ rooms and personal effects. Understaffed facilities may not have the human resources necessary to monitor aggressive and unruly residents. If the nursing home […]
Experiencing a car accident can affect a person in many ways. A car accident can leave a victim physically injured and facing a long road to recovery and serious financial challenges due to mounting medical bills. Another way car accidents affect victims is mentally and emotionally. Experiencing an accident can substantially impact a person’s mental […]
Few drivers are intimately familiar with Virginia’s traffic code and the myriad ways a person can violate the law while on the state’s roads and highways. But in this instance, ignorance is not bliss. Violating traffic laws can result in severe consequences, including possible incarceration, fines, and the suspension or loss of your driving privileges. […]
If you suffered harm in a personal injury accident, you already have a lot on your mind. The last thing you want to worry about is preparing legal arguments and finding relevant evidence to prove your claim. Thankfully, with an experienced personal injury attorney on your side, you will not have to stress about tackling […]