Most drivers know that there are steps they can take to help reduce their risk of being killed in a car accident. There are many safe driving behaviors, such as driving within the speed limit, never drinking and driving, and putting your cell phone away, which can help. But, despite those efforts, there are many…
A study published by the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) caught the eye of our Virginia Beach medical malpractice attorneys since it revealed a shocking reality – simply being admitted to a U.S. hospital raises the risk that you could suffer personal injury or wrongful death. Specifically, the NEJM study found that nearly 1…
One of the so-called “perks” that the majority of insurance companies are offering customers in order to reduce their premiums is apps that monitor their driving habits. Just like the black boxes that are in planes, these apps track everything the driver does while they are behind the wheel. By consistently following the rules of…
One of the most common types of accident injuries is concussions. A concussion is a result of the brain being jolted inside of the skull when there is some type of impact or direct hit to the head. Many people who have received what they perceive as a minor head injury in an accident do…
Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are becoming a common occurrence among long-tenured railroad employees. For example, RSIs account for more than 60 percent of all occupational illnesses and impact roughly 1.8 million American workers. If you have been working for a railroad company such as Norfolk Southern, CSX, etc. for a number of years and are…