Criminal cases and personal injury cases often intersect when the at-fault party is charged with a crime. While both types of cases involve wrongdoing and harm caused to others, they differ significantly in their objectives, processes, and outcomes. There are several types of cases that our Virginia Beach personal injury lawyers handle that can sometimes…
Sepsis is a serious and potentially deadly physiological response to infection. It requires a prompt diagnosis and immediate medical care. Sepsis is more dangerous for elderly nursing home residents whose immune systems are less able to fight infections and for those with pre-existing conditions that heighten their risk of sepsis. Nursing home workers are responsible…
Pain and suffering are legal terms often used in personal injury cases to describe the physical and emotional distress experienced by a victim because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing. These terms are crucial in determining the amount of compensation a victim may receive in a lawsuit. The following is a brief overview of their…
A traumatic brain injury is often life-changing and almost always accompanied by numerous challenges. One of the many underestimated obstacles frequently presented by a traumatic brain injury is depression. Roughly 33% of all brain injury victims experience the profound psychological effects of a major depressive disorder which can impact not only the victim but their…
The legal doctrine of premises liability is one under which the possessor, occupier, or owner of a property may be held liable for any accidents that take place on their property. A subset of personal injury law, premises liability is applicable on both public and private properties in Virginia. The theory states that the occupier…