When an accident victim suffers catastrophic injuries, it usually means that the injuries are so severe that the victim is left with long-term or permanent damage. While it may not be an injury that many people think about, hearing loss is a very real and serious injury that can have a profound effect on an…
Virginia hospitals have a reputation for being some of the safest in the nation. Unfortunately, mistakes still happen, and the ramifications can cause catastrophic personal injuries or even negligence-induced deaths. If you were the victim of a medical mistake that caused a devastating injury, you will likely be planning to pursue a medical malpractice claim. As in…
When you file a personal injury claim with an insurance company, you expect the company to act in good faith. In other words, you assume that the company will fulfill its obligations to you, the policyholder, in an honest, fair, and timely manner. Most insurance companies act in good faith most of the time. But on…
As baby boomers continue to age, the number of nursing home residents will increase. Tragically, this also means that the number of nursing home abuse and neglect cases will also rise. According to statistics from the National Center on Elder Abuse, one in 10 seniors has been a victim of at least one form of…
If you were in an accident with a big truck, you may assume that pursuing compensation for your injuries would be similar to what you’d do after a car accident. After all, both involve vehicles and injuries, so it might make sense that you would follow the same steps in either case. Trucking accidents, however,…