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 […]
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 […]
Spring is a great time to take to the road on your motorcycle. The weather is warm but not too hot, and the ice and snow of winter are behind us. Many people consider hitting Virginia roads on a motorcycle at this time of year one of life’s greatest pleasures. It seems appropriate, then, that […]
First introduced by the head of the National Quality Forum in 2001, the expression “never event” quickly came to describe egregious medical errors that simply should not happen. Medical professionals and the federal government have developed a list of never events that includes unambiguous, serious—often fatal—and preventable events that should never happen. The National Quality […]
In a study by the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Injury Surveillance Program, officials found that in comparable sports, women suffered concussions at much higher rates than did men. During a five-year period, women suffered concussions in 6.3 per 1,000 athlete exposures versus 3.4 per 1,000 for men in soccer. In basketball, the rate was 6.0 […]
Bicycle use is on the rise, driven largely by the increasing number of people who commute to work on a bicycle. Recent Census Bureau statistics indicate that commuting to work on bicycles has risen since the bureau first released statistics in 2005. Still, Census Bureau statistics for 2015, the most recent year available, indicate that […]
Research is beginning to paint a clearer picture of how regularly traumatic brain injuryies (TBI) occur. Reports produced by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that about 2.8 million Americans suffer from some form of brain injury each year. Traumatic brain injuries are dangerous and may result in lasting complications. Injuries may run from […]
Mass-transit Accidents Mass-transit accidents, including accidents that occur on buses, trains, and airplanes, have the potential to bring about very serious injuries and damages for accident victims. In some cases, these accidents are the fault of reckless or improperly trained drivers, operators, or pilots, but in other cases, these accidents come about as a result […]
How Well Do Car-Safety Features Work? There is no question that modern safety features on motor vehicles have made huge advancements over the last decade. With the latest safety features like upgraded airbags, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), back-up cameras and sensors, parking assist features, adaptive headlights, […]
From a very early age, parents teach their children a very important lesson – look both ways before you cross the street. Opting to walk somewhere instead of driving your car is a fantastic way to get some exercise and fresh air while reducing your carbon footprint. Whenever you decide to walk, you expose yourself […]