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…
Although most drivers try to be conscientious and responsible, accidents can and do still happen. If you were injured in an accident and the evidence says it was the other driver’s fault, you could be eligible to collect financial compensation. However, once the insurance company begins investigating, it occurs to you that you have a…
It is dangerous for any driver to have a health condition that can impact their ability to safely operate a vehicle, but for a commercial truck driver who has been behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle for hours on end, the consequences can be especially catastrophic. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires…
Traumatic amputations involve the removal of a body part or limb due to an injury or accident. Traumatic amputations can vary from the removal of a single toe or finger to the loss of a whole leg or arm. Roughly 2 million people in the United States are currently living with an amputation, 45% of…