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What Medical Errors Occur Most Often in Virginia?

Medical malpractice takes place when a healthcare provider, such as a physician, medic, or hospital, causes injury to a patient by failing to provide the standard of care expected of those in the medical profession. Medical malpractice cases can be extremely complicated because they deal with issues like misdiagnosis, negligence, prescription errors, surgical errors, and…

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What is Attorney/Client Privilege in a Virginia Personal Injury Case?

Virginia personal injury cases often require those involved to disclose sensitive and even uncomfortable personal details. This makes some accident victims reluctant to reach out to a personal injury attorney. Understanding what attorney/client privilege is and how it works can help put victims at ease. Are there any exceptions to attorney/client privilege? Communications with your…

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Can I Write My Own Demand Letter For My Virginia Personal Injury Claim?

A demand letter is an important document in a Virginia personal injury case. A demand letter that is well-written can have a considerable influence on the amount of financial compensation you ultimately recover. What is the purpose of a personal injury demand letter? There are plenty of websites that offer sample demand letters along with…

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Hampton, VA – Two Killed in Dump Truck Accident on W. Pembroke Ave

Two men were killed on Wednesday, October 11th when a dump truck and a pick-up truck collided at an intersection in Hampton. The accident took place at about 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of Aberdeen Road and West Pembroke Avenue.  The two occupants of the pick-up truck died at the scene. They have been identified…

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