“Stop staring at the baby. She’s okay, she’s just asleep.” “Calm down. The doctor said she’s fine, everything looks normal” “You don’t have to constantly hold her while she’s sleeping, just put her in the crib. She’ll be fine.” As a new parent, how many times have you heard similar things from your friends, family or even your significant other?…
It’s not just high-speed accidents that cause injuries. Trucks carrying heavy loads can cause irreparable damage at speeds as low as 10 mph-which is usually the case on city streets. Common Types of Intersection Accidents A few types of Virginia truck accidents that are more likely at an intersection: Rear-end accidents, also called under-ride accidents, occur when a driver slams into the back of…
After a car accident in Virginia, you may still be picking up the pieces when you hear from an insurance adjuster. Often, accident victims assume that insurance adjusters are required to be on their side or remain unbiased. Unfortunately this is not always true. Insurance adjusters can actually end up harming your accident case. Sneaky Insurance Adjuster Tricks Here are…
It is the call every parent fears. The school nurse, principal, coach or teacher is one the phone telling you that your child has sustained a head injury. The full extent of your child’s injuries may not be known yet, but you know that your child needs to see a doctor quickly. You drop everything and take your child to…
Understanding Who You Can Hold Accountable for Pool Injuries and Accidents A fun day in the sun can quickly be marred by a diving accident at the pool. If you or a loved one suffered a diving injury in Virginia, you may be asking, “who is to blame?” There are a number of factors to consider, as each case is different,…
With over 1.5 million brain injuries occurring each year in the United States (according to the Centers for Disease Control), they may be more common in Virginia than you might think. Children under two and adults over 60 are at the highest risk for traumatic brain injuries, but there are no age groups immune to the challenges that occur with…
Jenna had a normal pregnancy by all the standards of medicine. In her seventh month, she was told that her baby was measuring a week ahead of her scheduled due date. By her ninth month, she was told she might have a larger-than-average baby. Jenna voiced her concern about having a large baby because she was only five feet tall…
From country roads to city streets, big trucks are everywhere. The produce you see in the grocery store, the shoes on your feet, and the furniture you are sitting on, all traveled by semi-truck to reach the stores where we shop in Virginia. While many are grateful for the items they bring, sharing the road is a different story. According…
When a loved one dies, a period of mourning begins. While we all mourn the loss of a loved one differently, it is not uncommon for people to grieve for a lost family member for a long period of time. As a result, days can turn into months and even years before a person is able to think clearly and come…
Whether you were involved in a serious car accident, truck accident, motorcycle crash, bicycle accident, or pedestrian accident, it is more than likely that the accident occurred as a result of someone’s negligence. Unfortunately, negligent drivers are one of the main reasons crashes and serious injuries occur on our roads. Defining Negligent Driving You may already have a picture in your…