Coal trucks typically haul between 26 and 27 short tons.That’s a lot of weight that requires a lot of distance to stop. That may be the reason why an 89-year-old woman was killed Thursday when she pulled out in front of a coal truck on Cabin Creek Road in Dry Branch, West Virginia (WV). Lena…
In Isle of Wight, Virginia (VA), on Monday a careless and reckless driver veered off the road into a ditch, according to Trooper James Snyder. The car overturned after hitting the ditch and ejected a passenger who died at the scene. The driver wasted no time in running away from the accident, leaving his passenger…
With the recent heat wave that has hit Virginia (VA) as well as the entire East Coast many families are turning to swimming pools to keep cool and have fun. As a father and Virginia personal injury attorney, I have seen a number of tragedies that have occurred during the summer season. Here are some good safety…
In his latest post to our firm’s Norfolk Injuryboard, my colleague Jim Lewis both welcomes and calls overdue a nationwide effort to reduce and eliminate injuries to and infections among hospital patients. Jim notes that Norfolk, Virginia-based Sentara Healthcare has been identified as a leader in the Partnership for Patients but also explains that all…
I am a personal injury lawyer born and raised in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA, and I love swimming. As schools let out and summer hits full stride, many will flock to the beaches, rivers, and pools to enjoy some fun in the sun. Boating, tubing, sailing, swimming, surfing, kayaking, and fishing are enjoyed by…