Have you, like hundreds of other people in Northern Virginia, suffered from an injury that caused you to lose a limb? Have you noticed that since this injury you have become more and more depressed, agitated, or unhappy? You’re not alone. Personal injury amputations caused by car accidents, defective machinery, medical malpractice, or violence occur everyday. With these amputations comes…
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,…
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…
It can be difficult to see any member of your family suffer with chronic pain caused by a catastrophic injury, but it is nearly unbearable when that family member is your child. Ten-year-old Sophia Isacco was hit by a car in 2011, and her leg snapped. Her mother said she would scream if anyone touched her. “The worst thing you…
After a car accident, slip and fall accident, or other type of accident, you may find yourself wondering if you have a valid personal injury claim and what type of financial compensation is available. If this is your first time being injured by someone else’s negligence, you might not know what to do or how the insurance company will view your claim. Any…
Accidents occur and innocent people are often injured as a result of someone else’s negligence—including negligence on the part of a property owner. It is important to know that people who own retail stores, restaurants, grocery stores, commercial and business buildings, apartment complexes, and other public buildings are required by law to take care of the premises. When they fail…
Any time you suffer an injury as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, you can bet on the fact that an insurance adjuster will be contacting you. It is important to remember that no matter how nice an insurance adjuster sounds over the phone, it is not an adjuster’s job to protect your interests. In fact, adjusters are trained to…
Injuries that require long-term medical treatment or that have a permanent impact are considered catastrophic. While that definition sounds frightening by itself, what if that injury occurs to your child? As a parent you would do anything for your child, so you feel helpless and heartbroken. But what happens when you realize that your child’s catastrophic injury could have been…
When a loved one dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, wrongful act, or malpractice, there are two types of claims that can be made: a wrongful death claim and a survival action claim. When a family is looking to collect damages following the death of a loved one, it is possible to get confused between the two types…