Medical errors made by professionals can have serious consequences for patients, including prolonged pain, disability, and even death. When these errors occur, families are often left wondering who is responsible. In some cases, the answer is clear-cut. If a doctor makes a mistake that results in harm to a patient, the doctor can be held liable under the doctrine of…
It is vital to recognize the various laws in Virginia that dictate where pedestrians can cross the street. Pedestrian laws are designed to keep you safe, but they also play a role in proving liability after a pedestrian accident. One of the more contentious laws is what happens at an unmarked crosswalk and who has the right of way. A…
By now, we know that pedestrian accidents are some of the most severe. They involve pedestrians who have no protection to prevent severe injuries. Whenever a crash occurs, it can cause the pedestrian to suffer some of the worst damage possible. To present a meritorious legal claim, it is crucial to show that negligence led to an injury. Below, we…
As a pedestrian, you should know how to stay safe. It is vital to recognize some of the more common locations where pedestrian accidents occur. You can increase your awareness and prevent a potential accident whenever you are in one of these areas. Urban Areas According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 81% of fatal pedestrian accidents in…
Pedestrian accidents can cause the most catastrophic injuries because pedestrians have no way to protect themselves. They are often at the mercy of large vehicles traveling at higher rates of speed. Whether a driver or pedestrian is negligent, the result can be life-threatening. Seeking compensation from a negligent party means proving causation. You must show that someone’s negligent actions led…
We know what the holidays mean: plenty of celebrations. Unfortunately, celebrating and getting together with loved ones often means drinking. Responsible drivers know not to drive while intoxicated, but not everyone thinks with other people’s safety in mind. It’s crucial to recognize how drunk driving increases around the holidays and the numbers concerning the dangers. Our Fairfax drunk driving accident…
In the days and weeks following a crash, it can be challenging for claimants to understand their rights. In addition, you have to deal with your physical injuries, financial hardships, and emotional trauma. Unfortunately, insurance adjusters don’t make it any easier, even though they’re supposed to help people after a car accident. Because our team at Shevlin Smith cares about…
We know that spine injuries can be some of the most severe, but many individuals do not know that the impact stemming from a spine injury is often dependent on where the injury occurs. Along the spine, there are different sections, each controlling a different part of your body. Below, we will explain your spine’s different sections and how an…
In November 2019, Uber released its long-awaited U.S. Safety Report detailing accident numbers between 2017-2018. As Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote on the company’s website back in April 2018, “We’ve put safety at the heart of everything we do.” Part of this new commitment to safety involved releasing an entire document breaking down injury numbers that previously remained very obscure.…
Many of us are familiar with Amazon Prime – order a package on Amazon and expect it within the next few days. Have you ever wondered how they get it to you so quickly? The answer may come at a human cost. Shipping Gets Faster, Accident Numbers Grow Last month, an op-ed article co-published by the New York Times and…