Catastrophic injuries are life-changing. Not only do they often demand long-term medical care, but they also often leave their victims unable to live their lives as they did before their accident. Although the American Medical Association defines catastrophic injuries as those that cause severe injury to the brain or spine, the legal definition of this…
When you put your aging loved one in a nursing home, you expect the staff to treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. In its instructions to long-term care ombudsmen, the Administration on Aging defines abuse as “the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or cruel…
If you were injured in a car accident that was caused by someone driving a company vehicle, you may be uncertain how to begin the process of seeking financial compensation for your medical expenses, vehicle repair bills, and other damages. In 2020, 1,038 people were killed in work-related car accidents in the United States, accounting…
Over 400,000 personal injury claims are filed every year in the United States. As many of these people can probably attest, dealing with an insurance company is one of the more frustrating aspects of doing so. Unfortunately, many victims do not know that they are under no obligation to accept a settlement offer made by…
In Virginia, a pedestrian is any individual traveling on foot, including those who use mobility aids. The state has enacted numerous right-of-way laws that outline the duties of both drivers and pedestrians. Pedestrians are required to obey pedestrian crossing signals and traffic lights, and to keep to sidewalks rather than the roadway whenever possible. Drivers…