The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), enacted in 1908, provides protections for railroad workers injured on the job. It allows them to seek compensation for injuries caused by employer negligence. Understanding the statute of limitations is crucial for filing claims related to both injuries and illnesses sustained during employment. If you’re a railroad worker who…
Brain injury claims and lawsuits are complex legal cases that arise when an individual suffers a brain injury due to another person’s or entity’s negligence. These types of cases involve a wide range of legal issues and can be very challenging to navigate. The following are some frequently asked questions our personal injury lawyers hear…
Does Virginia law have any extension of the statute of limitations in situations where a patient finds out that they have a surgical tool, sponge, or towel left inside their body well after a surgery occurred? If the device was left inside a patient for non-medical purposes, for instance, the surgical team left a sponge…
In Virginia, medical malpractice claims are subject to a specific statute of limitations, which generally mandates that lawsuits be filed within a certain period of time following the occurrence of the alleged malpractice. The standard time limit for filing a medical malpractice claim in Virginia is two years from the date of the alleged injury…
In Virginia, the statute of limitations sets the time limits within which a party must initiate a personal injury lawsuit or legal action. These time limits are designed to ensure that claims are brought promptly, facilitating fair trials by preserving evidence and ensuring that parties do not have to face uncertain liabilities indefinitely. However, the…