When an accident victim files a personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties that were responsible for the accident, there is a process that the claim usually goes through before the case actually goes to trial, if at all. In many accident claims, the victim’s attorney and the at-fault party’s insurance company will usually…
The key to the success of any personal injury lawsuit is the amount of evidence the victim has that will show the negligent behavior of the at-fault party and how that behavior resulted in the victim’s injuries. The strongest evidence a Virginia personal injury attorney can use on behalf of the victim is direct evidence….
According to national statistics, approximately 2.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) each year. More than 60,000 of these victims end up dying because the trauma is so severe. Another 80,000 are left with serious long-term and permanent disabilities. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading causes of TBI…
Under Virginia law, those seeking damages in a wrongful death suit are bound by a two-year statute of limitations for seeking damages from a party or parties whose negligent, reckless, or intentional actions caused the death of the victim. This specific time frame for hiring an experienced wrongful death attorney and bringing the case to…
Medical imaging tests, such as x-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs, have proven to be extremely beneficial in helping doctors diagnose medical issues in patients. However, like many medical tests and procedures, these imaging tests come with potential health risks because of the exposure the patient has to radiation that is used in the imaging process….