One of the few guarantees in life is that accidents are going to happen. Obviously, some accidents are unavoidable. However, many accidents can be prevented by taking a few proper precautions. In the state of Virginia, all public establishments are...
Personal Injury
Personal injury: Woman awarded $1 million in lawsuit
Unfortunately, thousands of people in Virginia and across the country are injured every year due to dangerous conditions in shops, stores and restaurants. These public establishments are required to provide a safe and hazard-free environment for all customers....
What is an acute spinal cord injury?
The medical term "acute" refers to a condition that occurs suddenly. An acute spinal cord injury in Virginia, then, is one that occurs suddenly, often due to an accident or trauma. You should note that "acute" is not necessarily the same thing as "temporary."...
Is it legal to drive drunk while on private property?
Until recently, it was illegal to operate a motor vehicle in Virginia while intoxicated under any circumstances. However, that changed earlier this year. USA Today reports that the state senate passed a bill in February stating that, even while intoxicated,...
What are the risk factors for traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injuries in Virginia can range from the severe to the moderate to the relatively mild. However, any case of TBI is serious and should receive the attention of a physician to avoid potentially life-threatening complications. A TBI can happen to...
More drunk driving deaths in Virginia
If you are like most people who live in Virginia, your heart sinks every time you hear or read a report about someone being hit by a drunk driver, especially if the person died in the crash. These accidents are not really accidents in the true sense of the word as...
Can summer heat trip you up?
Virginian residents know harsh winters well. The ice and snow can easily create hazards for you to slip on or trip over. But what about the summer? When there isn't any ice on the road, does that mean you're free from the potential of slip-and-fall incidents?...
How can whiplash from a crash impact your life?
Virginian residents who get involved in car crashes may suffer from whiplash. Though this is often considered one of the milder injuries a person can get from a crash, it can actually impact your health for a long time to come, especially if you don't get speedy...
Protect workers from falls
Many Virginia workers may think that only elderly employees fall down while performing their job. People of any age may fall if they are around unsafe conditions, though. Because of this, it is important for workers to know how falls occur and what they can do to...
Why should you seek full compensation?
Workers in Virginia who get injured on a construction site will have a lot to deal with. & Associates, PLC, will help you move forward after an incident and learn how to navigate your life in the aftermath.First, it's important to...