A 23-year-old soil engineer and recent Old Dominion University graduate died on the job when an oversized off-road dump truck backed over his utility task vehicle (UTV). The fatal construction site accident happened in Stafford County, Virginia (VA), on the afternoon of May 4, 2022. Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to calls about the crash at…
After a personal injury accident, you are entitled to recover compensation from the at-fault party. However, how do you know whether it’s best to take a settlement offer or go to trial? An attorney is the best resource for deciding whether to settle your unique case or take it to court, but here are some…
People often get confused about reporting a car accident to their insurance company even when it is not their fault. Do you really need to notify your insurance carrier when you are obviously trying to get compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance? The short answer is yes! Reporting the accident to your insurance company and…
Over the past decade or so, as cycling becomes more popular, the number of bike accident victims who suffer personal injuries has also increased. Unlike occupants in a vehicle, a person on a bike is completely unprotected in a crash, resulting in often severe injuries. Many of the victims suffer injuries so severe, they do…
Sepsis is a sometimes-fatal complication of an infection that occurs when chemicals released into a person’s bloodstream to fight the infection trigger inflammatory responses throughout the body. These inflammatory responses can cause a multitude of changes that can damage multiple organ systems. This can lead to organ failure and death. Sepsis Statistics Each year, according…