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Why are so many health care workers sustaining injuries?

On Behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Mar 29, 2021 | Workers' Compensation

Every occupation has its particular risks, and for many workers, musculoskeletal injuries from overexertion are regular occurrences. However, for some health care workers, the rate is two, three or even five times the average for other occupations. According to the...

What is the safest way to pass a truck?

On Behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Mar 12, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

Getting into an accident with any vehicle is potentially deadly. However, if the other vehicle is a semi truck or other commercial vehicle, this causes the likelihood of catastrophic injury or death to rise exponentially. This is why it is vital to understand how to...

How often do truckers commit substance abuse violations?

On Behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Mar 5, 2021 | Firm News

Commercial trucks outweigh standard passenger vehicles, and for this reason, you run a high risk of suffering an injury or fatality if a truck strikes your vehicle. The chances of this happening increase quite a bit if the truck driver behind the wheel is also under...

Can I file a legal action against an intoxicated driver?

On Behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Mar 3, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents

As an injured party in an alcohol-related accident, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages incurred. While the at-fault driver's insurance company will likely try to get you to accept a settlement, that amount may not be enough to cover your losses. Not...

What are common signs of a drunk driver?

On Behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Mar 3, 2021 | Firm News

Being aware of your surroundings when you are behind the wheel is important. This includes being able to spot drivers who may be potentially intoxicated with either drugs or alcohol. Of course, you should never try to take action against an intoxicated driver on your...

DUI manslaughter charges follow fatal collision in Roanoke

On Behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Mar 3, 2021 | Firm News

Those people who drive on Virginia's roads and highways assume an inherent risk whenever they get behind the wheel. Yet few likely give this risk a second thought due to the assumption that most others on the road with them also take the necessary steps to see to...

When should truckers consider changing tires?

On Behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Mar 3, 2021 | Firm News

Sometimes devastating truck accidents happen because of a problem with the truck tires. Since trucks travel great distances, there are plenty of chances to develop defects and damage that can cause a truck at a crucial moment to veer out of control and strike one or...

Finding evidence of distracted driving

On Behalf of Updike, Nicely & Crawford, PLC | Mar 1, 2021 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents

Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents in Virginia and throughout the U.S., but evidence of the dangerous practice can be elusive. When distracted driving leads to a motor vehicle accident injury, the plaintiff's attorneys are tasked with the job of...

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