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Compensatory Versus Punitive Damages: What You Need to Know

In personal injury lawsuits, there are two primary types of damages that may be awarded to the plaintiff: compensatory damages and punitive damages. These two types of damages serve different purposes and are based on distinct aspects of the case. Compensatory damages are designed to reimburse the plaintiff for the harm they’ve suffered, including physical…

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What Is a DTI and How Does It Relate to a Brain Injury

When it comes to traumatic brain injury cases, one of the new medical developments that we’re seeing more of is DTI, or diffusion tensor imaging. This is an advanced form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that enables detailed visualization of the brain’s white matter tracts. By measuring the diffusion of water molecules along these tracts,…

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What Happens if You Are Hit By Someone Without Insurance?

Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough, but it can be even more complicated if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance. In Virginia, where insurance is mandatory, this scenario may seem unlikely, but it still happens. The state follows a fault-based system, meaning the person responsible for the accident is typically liable for…

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