Asbestos Mesothelioma-Induced Cancer Amongst Railroad Workers What is the connection between asbestos, a natural mineral and toxin identified as cancer-causing, and railroad workers? Let’s take a deeper look. Asbestos causes mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer that develops on the tissue that surrounds the lungs, chest wall, and diaphragm. A connection has been made between…
Loss of consortium is a legal term that refers to an individual’s claim for financial compensation when an injury sustained by their spouse damages their relationship. For example, imagine you and your spouse are injured in a car accident through no fault of your own. Your injuries are fairly minor but your spouse’s injuries are…
The road to recovery for a Norfolk personal injury victim can be weeks, months, or even years. In some cases, a full recovery simply is not possible. If you were injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you are entitled to pursue financial compensation from the at-fault party. However, accepting a settlement…
The one question that almost every driver who has been involved in a car accident gets asked is if they want to be taken to the emergency room for treatment of their injuries. Although it sounds like a simple, routine question, it is actually more complicated than you may realize. How do I know what…
In 2020, more than 35,000 people died in car accidents in the United States. Roughly 800 of those fatalities took place in Virginia. Car accidents are a major problem nationwide, and multiple factors can contribute to the likelihood of an accident happening. Unfortunately, the majority of fatal car accidents are the direct result of dangerous…