If you have had a limb amputated, you probably feel like your world has fallen apart and that your life is over. If you lost a limb in an accident, our Fairfax catastrophic personal injury lawyers at Shevlin Smith take this very seriously. We have seen the devastating toll a lost limb can have on an individual and on his or her…
There are many law firms to choose from in the Northern Virginia area. So what separates us from those other firms? Why would you pick us over them? In this article, we will discuss the type of lawyer you want handling your wrongful death lawsuit and why we may be different from some of the other attorneys in the area.…
We’ve all seen the terrifying news headlines: Truck Overturns in Virginia. Passengers Killed When Struck by 18-Wheeler. It seems we can’t go a day without reading about a Virginia truck accident on I-66, I-495 or Route 1—and more often than not, these accidents have proved fatal for at least one person. Main Causes of Semi and 18-Wheeler Crashes You may…
Think about how many times you’ve run a yellow light. How about how many stop signs you’ve coasted through, or how many times you’ve cut someone off because you figured he would slow down? Now imagine what would’ve happened if the car across from you decided to turn when you ran that yellow. What if there was a car crossing…
You took classes on natural birth for nine months, and you were prepared—but nervous—as the big day approached. You didn’t know what to expect, but you knew that you didn’t want to have your baby by c-section unless it was absolutely necessary. The question is, if you were prepared to have a c-section, why wasn’t your doctor? Consequences of Delayed…
No parents want to see their new baby suffer from any sort of pain. Unfortunately, sometimes an injury that occurs during birth goes unnoticed by doctors, nurses, and parents. One type of relatively common injury that may not be detected is a broken bone. Unfortunately, without immediate treatment, the injury may worsen over time. Types of Serious Birth Injuries At…
Have you suffered a traumatic brain injury in Virginia or D.C.? Have you been down the road to recovery only to discover that there are late-developing and long-lasting effects? The brain is complicated, so doctors continue to uncover new information about patients who have suffered from brain injuries. Most recently, doctors have found a correlation between a traumatic brain injury and epilepsy.…
Not only are there significant safety concerns associated with drivers and passengers who do not wear seat belts while in the car, there are also financial repercussions for all of us. Under Virginia law, drivers and front seat passengers over 18 of must wear seat belts; all passengers under 18 years of age must wear seat belts regardless of where…
It seems that we hear a story about someone dying in a DC motorcycle accident almost every day. If these vehicles are so dangerous, you might ask, why do people keep riding them? The truth is, a motorcycle can be just as safe a mode of transportation as any other-until an accident occurs. Motorcycle riders are at increased risk of injury in…
The initial crisis is over. Your child has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and is home with you. You may worry about your child’s future. What should you expect and how can you help your child recover? What Your Child May Experience Following a Concussion Traumatic brain injuries are unique. It is hard to predict how your child…