After being injured in a Virginia car accident, many victims are in shock and unsure of what to do. They might also be severely injured, in pain, and trying to deal with their personal injuries in the hospital or at home. For most people, it takes some time to process exactly what happened, and even…
A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that roughly 10% of all car accidents are caused by drowsy drivers. Statistics previously provided by the United States government attributed just 2% of car accidents to drowsy driving. If you were injured in a car accident caused by a drowsy…
As a matter of practice, car accident claims are commonly undervalued by insurance carriers. This allows them to pay out the smallest amount of financial compensation possible to victims. In most cases, there is a considerable difference between the insurer’s initial settlement offer and the amount an experienced Virginia Beach car accident lawyer is able…
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that develops in the tissues lining a person’s lungs. It is solely caused by exposure to microscopic airborne asbestos fibers and is wholly preventable through workplace safety to control or eliminate asbestos-containing products. Sadly, railroads such as CSX, Norfolk Southern, and many others continued using…
Most car accidents are the result of driver negligence, but mechanical failures can also lead to serious accidents. Mechanics have a responsibility to their customers to exercise reasonable care when repairing or servicing their vehicles. If they fail to uphold their duty of care and that failure results in an accident, the mechanic could be…