Boating accidents resulting in death or serious injury start to happen more frequently as the weather warms in Hampton Roads, Virginia. A recent drowning victim was identified as Reynard C. Bittner of Chesapeake, Virginia (VA). Bittner, age 60, was in Sterns Creek on the Elizabeth River when his engine died. Bittner was being towed back…
My law partner Jim Lewis wrote about the increased risk of tendon ruptures and tendonitis associated with taking certain antibiotics. The FDA required the manufacturers of these antibiotics to place a warning on the label indicating the heightened possibility of tendon injury. Learn which antibiotics may cause tendon problems.
My fellow lawyer Randy Appleton wrote about the decrease in independent doctors and the potential correlation between medical errors. More people die each year from medical errors than car accidents, breast cancer, or AIDS. Please click here to learn more about the potential increase in medical negligence/accidents.
My law partner Randy Appleton wrote an article on the Virginia Beach InjuryBoard blog about a recent dog attack which required the victim to undergo surgery. Over 800,000 people require medical attention due to dog attacks each year.
Virginia Beach police have identified the victim of a weekend Virginia car accident fatality as Samuel Jackson Craven. Craven, a Portsmouth resident, was driving a 1993 Ford Aerostar van on Old Carolina Road around 2pm when being struck by a southbound 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. Craven was pronounced dead at the local hospital. This is the…