Every state in the United States has medical examiners. In Virginia, they are the first tier of deciding on an autopsy. If a suspicious or unusual death occurs in a hospital or at home, the medical examiner has the statutory right to request a medical exam or a full autopsy. When a suspicious, unusual, or…
Working around a railroad is dangerous. Railroad workers face the risk of suffering serious life-altering injuries every day. Moreover, when exposed to toxic fumes or even invisible asbestos fibers day in and day out, workers can contract lung cancer or asbestos-induced mesothelioma. Our railroad injury lawyers have a strong track record of successfully representing hundreds…
Many of the personal injury cases our law firm handles involve clients who have missed time from work because of their injuries. In these cases, part of their injury claim may include damages for lost or diminished wages. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence and are wondering about the value of your…
When clients contact our car accident law firm because they have been injured in a crash caused by another driver, they may be unsure about a number of issues. One of those issues is whether they are entitled to a rental car if their vehicle needs repair or has been totaled. If you are not…
Under Virginia medical malpractice law, a cut, burn, or perforation to a bowel or colon may be a viable malpractice claim. Today, doctors use many devices beyond the Scout Bowl, harmonic scalpels that actually vibrate. These various devices can vibrate and burn tissue. If a doctor burns tissue that is not supposed to be burned…