As a Fairfax personal injury firm, we work hard to fight for our clients. We’ve always sought to provide outstanding representation and counsel that’s recognized by both our clients and our peers. So it means a lot to everyone when we’re recognized for the excellence we’re constantly in pursuit of. And in that spirit, we’re extremely proud to announce that…
Attorney Michael J. Shevlin has prided himself on fighting for his clients, and has earned numerous victories in the form of settlements and verdicts that have recovered millions on their behalf. This has led to a number of awards and accolades that he has accumulated throughout his career. It is with great pleasure we announce yet another accomplishment, as Michael…
When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of a motor vehicle accident, fall, or from an act of medical malpractice, the effects can range from physical trauma to behavioral and emotional changes. Although every brain injury survivor will experience different outcomes due to the location and severity of the brain injury, one common effect of brain injuries is…
No one ever wants to think about a baby suffering a birth injury, let alone a brain injury that can affect her for the rest of her life. Unfortunately, there are times during labor and delivery when a baby could be deprived of oxygen, which can lead to a birth brain injury like hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). What Is HIE?…
Most of us communicate with many different people throughout the day, never even giving it a second thought. This is because the ability to speak is often taken for granted; however, communicating involves different parts of our brain and is actually rather complex. So it’s no wonder that a brain injury can cause communication problems. During communication, the brain engages…
For some women, labor progresses naturally; however, many women need some form of assistance to move things along. This is why obstetricians are very familiar with labor-inducing drugs and birthing assistance tools. Unfortunately, obstetricians sometimes make bad decisions or fail to monitor the situation carefully and birth injuries can occur, as well as potentially life-threatening problems for the mother. One…
Box trucks are a common site on our roadways and are used to haul goods from one location to another. Whether the products are delivered to consumers or these commercial vehicles are used to move goods between warehouses, box trucks are often traveling on congested roadways—increasing the potential for being involved in traffic accidents. More About Box Trucks Box trucks,…
After suffering harm at the hands of a negligent doctor or medical professional, you are ready to seek justice, but you might not know who you should turn to or how to find the right attorney for your case. One of the main factors in choosing a lawyer is finding out if that attorney has experience in the field of…
Almost 11,000 babies are born every day across this nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And although childbirth is a common occurrence, labor and delivery complications are also common. While there are many birthing complications that occur for a variety of reasons, one of the most common complications arises when infants don’t receive adequate oxygen during…
Giving birth to your baby is one of the most exciting days of your life filled with hope, joy, and love; however, sometimes, things go wrong and the most wonderful experience a parent will have is also marked by trauma. Complications can arise during labor and delivery that require doctors to act quickly and precisely in order to guide the…