According to national statistics, nine people are killed each day in distracted driving crashes, and another 1,000 victims are injured. Cell phone use is often cited as one of the main factors in distracted drivers. There have been many studies and articles written about the dangers of teenagers texting and driving. One study, however, found…
While many injuries that victims sustain in accidents typically heal over a period of weeks or months, there are also accident injuries that leave victims struggling with long-term and even permanent disabilities. These types of injuries are often referred to as catastrophic injuries. Because of the often devastating physical, emotional, and financial losses victims suffer,…
Whether you sustain a personal injury in a vehicle accident, on the property of a business, at the hands of another individual, or even from a dog bite, pursuing a personal injury claim is often time-consuming and difficult. Most people are aware that Virginia’s civil justice system allows an injured party to recover financial compensation…
Concussions are one of the most common types of personal injuries, and they can occur as the result of even a minor bump, blow, or jolt to the head. While the symptoms are often subtle, going unnoticed, or taking days and even weeks to appear, the impact they can have on your physical health and…
Chest trauma is one of the leading causes of death in this country. The most common cause of chest trauma is car accidents. In fact, between 70 and 80 percent of all chest trauma injuries happen in motor vehicle accidents, with the victim either in the vehicle or as a pedestrian. More than 30 percent…