A wreck on the interstate north of Roanoke, Virginia (VA), sent several people to the hospital. The incident also likely left more than one victim wondering if they could get insurance to cover all of their medical bills. The two-vehicle crash happened neat mile marker 168 on I-81 in Botetourt County on the night of…
Deciding to pursue a personal injury claim can seem daunting, and you may be wondering how long it will take to resolve. While each case is different, here is a general timeline for the steps involved. First Six Months In the first six months, you will typically focus on your medical recovery, and your attorney…
Statistics compiled by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) show that during an average year, more than 400 pedestrians die after being hit by a train. Those deadly incidents happen at crossings where roads and paths are at the same height, in commuter rail stations and along tracks though residential and rural areas. Other data kept by…
In May 2014, a Tennessee appeals court found for the plaintiff in a wrongful death lawsuit being pursued by the widow of a lifelong railroad worker who died from mesothelioma. State and federal courts side with people who sue companies all the time, as our Virginia-based personal injury and wrongful death law firm’s long track…
Both workers’ compensation and the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) provide financial protections for people who suffer work-related injuries, develop occupational illnesses or die in workplace accidents. The similarities pretty much end there. Still, having spent four decades advising and representing people who have FELA claims, I find even myself sometimes calling FELA “workers’ comp…