When a family member is injured in an accident through no fault of their own, filing a claim for financial compensation is likely the furthest thing from your mind. Additionally, the idea of navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming and intimidating, especially if you are facing medical bills and lost wages. Despite this, personal…
When you go to the hospital, your expectation is to be properly treated for a pre-existing illness, not to develop further complications. In recent years, however, hospital-acquired infections have become an increasing risk to patients’ health. Necrotizing fasciitis and MRSA are some of the most potentially life-threatening infections patients can pick up in hospitals and…
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association recently announced a dire milestone the United States will hit this year – four million people killed in traffic accidents since 1899. Crossing the threshold of four million car accident deaths is a somber milestone, underscoring the profound impact of traffic accidents across the country. The statistics behind this grim…
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…
Losing a loved one due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party is a profoundly devastating experience. In such tragic circumstances, surviving family members may seek justice and compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. The following is a brief overview of how Virginia law addresses these types of cases. For more detailed information…