In 2022, 942 fatal car accidents led to the deaths of more than 1,000 people in Virginia. Losing a loved one is devastating under any circumstances, but the damage you experience can be even more heartbreaking when you learn that it was caused by someone else’s negligence. If another person’s negligence resulted in the death…
Negotiations in a personal injury claim start once a personal injury attorney sends a demand letter to the insurer outlining why their client is eligible for compensation and how much they are entitled to recover. If the insurance company agrees to the demands, the case can be settled and the attorney secures financial compensation for…
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…
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…