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Gloucester Co., VA – One Killed in Rt 17 Motorcycle Accident

One person was killed and another was left in serious condition following a three-vehicle collision On Sunday, October 29th in Gloucester County. According to Virginia State Police, to fatal motorcycle accident took place in the area of Woods Cross Road and Route 17 at about 12:20 p.m.   Why are motorcycle accidents usually worse than car…

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What Medical Errors Occur Most Often in Virginia?

Medical malpractice takes place when a healthcare provider, such as a physician, medic, or hospital, causes injury to a patient by failing to provide the standard of care expected of those in the medical profession. Medical malpractice cases can be extremely complicated because they deal with issues like misdiagnosis, negligence, prescription errors, surgical errors, and…

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What is Attorney/Client Privilege in a Virginia Personal Injury Case?

Virginia personal injury cases often require those involved to disclose sensitive and even uncomfortable personal details. This makes some accident victims reluctant to reach out to a personal injury attorney. Understanding what attorney/client privilege is and how it works can help put victims at ease. Are there any exceptions to attorney/client privilege? Communications with your…

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