According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 3,100 people killed and about 424,000 injured in crashes involving distracted drivers each year. Nine people are killed each day as a result of distracted driving. About one in five of those who die in crashes involving a distracted driver are…
According to national statistics, more than 175 people die from brain-trauma-related injuries each day. That’s almost 65,000 people each year. One year-long study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concluded that almost three million people in this country have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The medical definition of a traumatic…
Pedestrian accidents are one of the most serious vehicle accidents that can occur in Virginia. Since there is nothing to prevent a pedestrian from the full impact of the vehicle hitting them, many pedestrian accident victims often suffer serious injuries that leave them with permanent disabilities. Far too many victims die from their injuries. According…
Virginia Beach Personal Injury Lawyer Under Virginia law, when a person is injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party, the victim is entitled to pursue an injury claim or lawsuit against that party to recover damages that result from those injuries. Some of those losses include medical…
Over the summer, the longer days and pleasant weather beckon many of us outdoors to engage in our favorite activities. Biking, hiking, and spending time at parks and recreational facilities are all fun, healthy activities, but you do need to be on guard against accidents and personal injuries that can occur. A Virginia personal injury…