The unsettling bridge safety ratings in Virginia
The fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore has brought a renewed focus on the state of bridges across the U.S. Virginia’s rankings are a cause for concern. According to a report...
Dog bites: A comprehensive guide to keeping children safe
Dogs offer companionship, loyalty, and love. For those reasons and more, they have earned the nickname “man’s best friend.” At the same time we cannot turn a blind eye to...
Beers at the bar: Barred from benefits in your workers’ compensation case
According to the National Institute of Health, heavy drinkers were 1.7 times more likely than abstainers to report an accidental injury, 3.8 times more likely to report injuries requiring hospitalization,...
What if a car accident aggravates a pre-existing condition?
Sometimes, people think they don’t have a claim if a car accident aggravated a pre-existing medical condition or injury. However, that’s not the law in Virginia—or most states. In Virginia, the...
Root cause of trucking accidents: Violating safety regulations
Many motor vehicle collisions are the result of failure to pay attention, to obey the speed limit, to obey traffic control signs and markings, or other similar negligent behavior that...
Seven tips for sharing the road with trucks
Our highways are filled with a diverse mix of vehicles, from compact cars to massive 18-wheelers. While all motorists have a responsibility to practice safe driving habits, sharing the road...
Statute of limitations in medical malpractice cases in Virginia
You went to the doctor for treatment or for some procedure. You believe that the doctor who treated you may have done something wrong that resulted in a worse outcome...
Car crash – $977,000
In January of 2023, our client, a 61-year-old federal government worker, was injured in a motor vehicle collision. The incident took place at the intersection of Hoadly Road and Trentdale...