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 […]
How much you get for a car accident settlement depends on several factors, including whether you retain an attorney, the severity of your injuries, whether the defendant’s actions or inactions were negligent or grossly negligent, and to a certain extent, the number of defendants involved in the case. Table of Contents Why a Car Accident […]
Pain is a physical response to injury or illness, and suffering is the mental anguish an accident victim and their whole family may experience due to the injury. Following an accident, the impact on daily life is significant and complex. There is an underlying sense of uncertainty about the future that often leads to physiological […]
Negligence is the basis for most personal injury cases. Generally, a person is negligent whenever their conduct deviates from how a “reasonably prudent person” should act in the same situation. For example, a reasonably prudent person will follow traffic laws and stop at red lights. Due to negligence there are several personal injuries suffered by […]
Many accidents result in injuries that will require long-term care or treatments and expenses that extend beyond the conclusion of a civil action to recover damages. In that case, an accident victim will have to show evidence that substantiates both past and future medical expenses. You can recover the documented costs of long-term medical expenses […]
We hear the slogan “Share the Road.” But many car and truck drivers don’t heed that call. Recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that each year bicyclists represent: Two percent of all traffic fatalities Two percent of all accident injuries More than 1,100 deaths More than 52,000 injuries Americans increasingly use […]
As drivers, we know to pay attention to the roadway for ever-changing hazards and conditions. Road dangers exist everywhere—and if they persist for too long, a government agency (or authority) and others may face liability for injuries and accidents. What Are Typical Road Defects? The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration identifies many common […]
Accidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles are often devastating—mostly for the people on foot. In a city like Richmond, every time you leave your home, you are at some risk of getting hit by a car, truck, or motorcycle—even if the only time you are on foot is between your parking space and destination. Fortunately, […]
Individuals injured in car accidents will most often seek compensation from the at-fault party who caused the accident. Because drivers are required to maintain car insurance, injured parties will receive much of their compensation from insurance companies. While this should require following a relatively straightforward process, this is not always the case. Car accident cases […]
Gun Accidents During Hunting Season It is finally that time of year when Virginia hunters will take to the forest in search of big game. There is no doubt that hunting is a favorite Virginia pastime, as well as an exciting outlet for sportsmen. However, with hunting season comes the prevalence of hunting accidents, and […]