When a person is injured in an accident or incident caused by the negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of another party, Virginia law says they can file a personal injury claim for financial compensation for those injuries. This compensation is often referred to as “damages.” The purpose of these damages is to make the victim…
When you have suffered a personal injury in a Virginia car accident, you are likely to be facing a myriad of challenges, including recovering from your injuries, getting back to work, and dealing with the aftermath of the crash in general. Unfortunately, things can become even more difficult when the insurance companies get involved. While…
Serious and potentially disabling injuries can occur in a variety of situations. While referred to as ‘accidents’, injuries you suffer are often the result of another person’s reckless or negligent conduct. In these situations, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim. As even the most seemingly minor incidents can end up…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excessive alcohol use in the U.S. costs the country about a quarter trillion dollars per year—and the real figure is likely to be even higher due to inflation and other considerations. In general, this number includes costs caused by the loss of workplace productivity, health…
According to a recent investigation by USA TODAY, regulators have allowed thousands of nursing homes across the country to ignore federal staffing rules by going an entire day and night without a registered nurse on duty. Out of 15,428 nursing homes in the U.S., 11,757 of them had fewer nurses and aides than were required…