A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that roughly 10 percent of all car accidents are caused by drowsy drivers. Statistics previously provided by the United States government attributed just 2 percent of car accidents to drowsy driving. Drowsy driving is responsible for approximately 109,000 injuries and about…
Losing a loved one is devastating under any circumstances, but if you believe that carelessness or negligence was involved, it can be even worse. You may feel confused and have many questions about how to proceed. In this sort of situation, understanding the role of Virginia’s medical examiner system is crucial to your search for…
Losing someone you love in a deadly car accident is a heartbreaking tragedy that leaves surviving family members devastated, both financially and emotionally. Although no amount of compensation can erase the pain, a wrongful death claim can offer some measure of civil justice accountability and provide support for your family’s future, as a wrongful death…
Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). If your doctor says your gallbladder needs to go, the promise of a minimally invasive surgical option can seem like the ideal solution. The procedure creates smaller incisions and allows you to…
Fault in commercial truck accidents can extend beyond the drivers involved. Depending on the events leading up to the crash, liability for a trucking accident can be placed at the doorstep of the freight company, third-party contractors, a maintenance person, or anyone else responsible for keeping a tractor-trailer or other commercial truck roadworthy and safe….