(By: Virginia Lawyers Weekly May 26, 2014) This was a premises liability/wrongful death case, stemming from a drowning that occurred on July 1, 2011. The defendants were the apartment owners, […]
6-Year-Old Girl Drowned: $1,500,000 Settlement
Category: Personal Injury Attorneys Blog
Million-Dollar Settlements of 2013
$2.25 Million Workman fell through roof opening, sustained brain injury Type of case: Premises liability Court: Baltimore City Circuit Court Mediator: Thomas S. Shadrick Attorneys: Walter H. Emroch (retired) and […]
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Wrongful Diagnosis & Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis and wrongful diagnosis are preventable medical errors that have become a serious medical issue. Statistics show that errors like misread mammograms and misdiagnosis of breast cancer kill more people […]
Drunk Driving in Virginia
Motor vehicle accidents stemming from drunk driving are completely preventable. Designating a sober driver, hosting responsible parties and gatherings, and taking keys from a friend or loved one who appears […]
Virginia’s New Texting While Driving Law
At the end of February 2013, the General Assembly of Virginia put into effect strict laws regarding the use of handheld personal communication devices while driving. With recent drastic increases […]
The Importance of a Personal Injury Attorney Experienced in Cycling Accidents
Virginia is an attractive destination for bicycling. The state boasts an impressive network of trails, lanes and routes for all levels of cyclists, from experienced bikers to beginners and children. […]
Boating Accidents in Virginia
Virginia is home to some of the longest rivers and largest bays in the mid-Atlantic. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Rappahannock and James Rivers, the state is a boating […]
Failure to Maintain Premises
By law, the owner or operator of a property is deemed fully responsible for keeping the premises in a safe condition. This includes a residential dwelling, a commercial building or […]
Rap music video warns of distractions to pedestrians
A new music/rap video has been created to create a message for people both locally and nationally to increase awareness of the dangers of texting while while doing other things […]