Scientists studying slip and fall accidents
The problem of humans slipping or tripping and falling has been around along time even longer than lawyers have worked on such cases.
Authored by: John C.
Deadliest States for Truck Crashes Ranked
The Truck Safety Coalition has ranked Wyoming, Arkansas, and Oklahoma as the three most dangerous states to be on the road with a tractor trailer. The group, which advocates for stricter driver safety laws, reports that accidents involving big trucks killed 5,212 in 2005 and injured more than 140,000 other people. To read more about…
New Report Says Veterans Administration (VA) Exaggerated Quality
According to a piece in the newspaper in May of 2007, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has routinely “exaggerated” the record of quality in its medical system. Here in Tidewater, Virginia (VA), we represent lots of injured clients who are veterans that may be treated at the VA hospital in Hampton, Virginia (VA).
Medical Malpractice In North Carolina (NC)
A new, interesting study was done by the North Carolina (NC) Trial Lawyer’s Association about medical malpractice cases in North Carolina (NC) courts. As an injury attorney handling these suits in Virginia (VA) and North Carolina (NC), I found this information important because it shows there is no medical malpractice crisis in North Carolina. From…
New Study Shows That Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Cause Mental Health Problems Down The Road
A new study by the American Psychological Association indicates that some of the mental health issues associated with brain trauma may not be apparent until years after the event. Mental problems such as irritability, difficulty sleeping, and hypervigilance were among the symptoms that 9/11 victims said are worse now than they were shortly after September 11. Neuropsychologists have known for years that long-term mental health problems may result from head trauma, but this research brings them closer to understanding the biological reasons behind the long-term effects.