A school bus accident last Friday in Durham, NC resulted in students being transported to the hospital with personal injuries. According to a statement released by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, at approximately 3:45 p.m., as the school bus was traveling on East Geer Street, near Summerlin Road, a Buick slammed into the bus,…
You depend on your insurance company to be there when something unexpected, like a car accident, happens. An insurance company that fails to observe its contractual obligations by denying a claim payment it rightfully owes could be breaking the law by acting in bad faith. Holding an insurance carrier liable for a breach of contract…
While anyone involved in a vehicle accident can suffer serious personal injuries, motorcycle accidents can be especially tragic, even in cases where the victim survives. Motorcycle accident injuries are often catastrophic in nature, with long-term, if not permanent, health issues and extended recovery periods. Medical expenses, loss of income, and other damages can be physically,…
Medical privacy of every individual in Virginia has two important legal protections: the physician-patient privilege and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). But these protections create a unique situation in the event of a wrongful death where the deceased’s family members need access to the medical records in order to pursue a claim for…
No one likes to sit on cold vehicle seats in the middle of the winter. This is why heated seats have become almost a standard feature over the past few years instead of the luxury option it used to be. As welcome as warm seats may be, many vehicle owners have found themselves asking if…