Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex and contentious types of legal action. While many personal injury claims and lawsuits settle before going to trial, medical malpractice cases often don’t. The reasons for this are varied and rooted in the nature of medical malpractice itself, as well as the legal and financial considerations…
There are formal rules about every exhibit you want to use in a personal injury trial, whether in Virginia, North Carolina, or any state in this country. All exhibits have to be identified and shown to the other side well in advance of trial, and then there are formal rules about how they’re shown to…
One of the most common questions clients ask our FELA lawyers is if a railroad worker contracts lung cancer and is a cigarette smoker, does that kill the potential railroad claim? More and more railroad workers around the nation are coming up with lung and other cancers. And they’re wondering whether it’s caused by asbestos,…
Bus accidents can happen for various reasons, and the causes often involve the negligence of the bus driver, the company, or other parties. If you have been injured in a crash, you may be concerned about who will be responsible for the losses your injuries have caused. This is why you should speak with a…
Most adults will admit that they do not get enough sleep at night. However, when someone is operating a massive tractor-trailer, sleep deprivation can be extremely dangerous. Fatigued truck drivers are slower to react to sudden changes in traffic and may make potentially deadly mistakes behind the wheel. Some truck drivers are so tired that…