Medical privacy of every individual in Virginia has two important legal protections: the physician-patient privilege and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). But these protections create a unique situation in the event of a wrongful death where the deceased’s family members need access to the medical records in order to pursue a claim for…
A 26-year-old man is dead after the pickup truck he was a passenger in was hit by a passing cargo train in Haymarket, VA Monday night. According to police, the driver of the Chevrolet Silverado the victim was in ignored a stop sign prior to the railroad crossing at James Madison Avenue near Kapp Valley…
A North Carolina car accident can leave its victims with serious injuries. Even seemingly trivial injuries could require surgery and long-term rehabilitation. The at-fault driver is typically liable for all damages incurred by the victim as a result of the accident. These damages include tangible items, such as hospital bills and lost earnings. They can…
A 35-year-old man died from severe injuries he sustained at the scene of a motorcycle accident in south Charlotte, near the SouthPark Mall on Friday, January 20th at approximately 8:30 p.m. According to police, the victim was traveling on a Suzuki motorcycle when a 2002 Subaru turned left onto Sharon View Road and into the…
A recent study released by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles refers to the number of people killed in truck accidents in the Hampton Roads region last year as a “startling increase.” According to the data, there were 28 people killed in crashes involving truck accidents in 2022 – a 75 percent increase over the…