After a catastrophic accident, you could face life-changing injuries. Some of the most life-altering injuries are spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries can cause permanent changes to your sensation, bodily functions and strength. Mayo Clinic describes the methods...
As a property owner in the United States, you have a legal duty to visitors. What that responsibility entails and the extent of it depends on the category of visitor a person is and the laws of the state in which you live. Tort law categorizes visitors in one of three...
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...
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...
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...
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...
After receiving a brain injury, you deal with many side effects. Some last hours or days. Others may stretch on for weeks or months. In severe cases, a particular effect can last years or a lifetime. Where do memory issues fall on this spectrum? How does a brain...
During this summer, politicians in Virginia passed new legislation to enforce a cellphone ban for drivers across the state. However, this law is now finally effective on January 1, 2021. The law hopes to fight distracted driving by prohibiting anyone from holding a...
Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is a rare but debilitating complication of severe workplace injuries. Nerve damage to the affected area leads to intense chronic pain and mobility issues. Explore the symptoms of CRPS to determine whether you or a loved one...
Beginning on New Year’s Day 2021, driving in Virginia while holding a cellphone or other personal communication device will be against the law. The General Assembly passed the new law earlier this year and Governor Northam signed it last month. In this post, we will...
