Virginia and the rest of the country are grappling with back to school plans and how best to both protect our children and still provide them the education and other services they need. While many districts have decided on hybrid or full distance learning, eventually, once the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control and eventually…
Allow me to begin with a story out of California that has stuck in my mind for nearly a decade. Two sisters, one just of whom was just 16 years old at the time, suffered serious, life-altering traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) when a driver with a measured blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .16 ran a…
The statute of limitations in Virginia has relatively complicated rules when it comes to medical malpractice cases for minors. According to Virginia Code § 8.01-243.1, entitled “Actions for Medical Malpractice; Minors” an injured child who is below the age of 8 can file a medical malpractice claim up to his or her 10th birthday (until…
Surgical errors can result in serious harm to the patient. If the injury occurred because of the negligence of the operating surgeon, you may have a case for medical malpractice. The legal process for filing your medical malpractice claim in Virginia in these cases must be carefully followed. It is best to have an experienced…
A travel tips article published in the Jan. 26, 2011, Los Angeles Times cast a spotlight on a underrecognized and largely unaddressed risk on America’s roads and highways. Most significantly, “Experts Warn About the Dangers of Driving With Unrestrained Pet in the Car” quotes ASPCA Director of Applied Science and Research Katherine Miller sounding the…