Thousands of road users in Virginia and around the country are killed or seriously injured in truck accidents each year. Semi-tractor trailers pose a threat because they are more than 70 feet long, can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and have large blind spots. When a...
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles recorded 122,434 Virginia motor vehicle accidents in 2022. In that same year, there were 1,005 fatalities and 59,404 injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents. There are different types of car crashes, all of which can lead...
The 2022 Virginia Traffic Crash Facts reports there were 122,434 motor vehicle accidents in Virginia in 2022. There were also 1,005 fatalities and 59,404 injuries. If you were seriously injured by a reckless driver in Virginia, you might want to file a personal injury...
Most people think that injuries from accidents involving trucks in Virginia result from the sheer size and weight of a semi-tractor trailer or driver negligence. However, that isn't always the case. Flying debris from these accidents can also injure victims. The...
Virginia has nearly 300 nursing facilities, providing over 32,000 patient beds and generating over $4.3 million in revenue. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as of July 2012, around 1.2 million people resided in over 15,000 certified...
It's understandable for many adults in Virginia to lack the time, resources or both to care for their aging parents. Sometimes, these busy adults have no choice but to place their parents in nursing homes. Many nursing homes throughout the state provide exceptional...
While anyone can get hurt after a fall, elderly folks may be more vulnerable to getting hurt after falling on an icy sidewalk or while walking around their Virginia homes. Brittle bones, a weaker immune system and other factors may explain why elderly fall victims are...
Summer is when many people hit the road for vacations or other activities. While summer driving can be enjoyable in Virginia, it's crucial to be aware of the hazards that often come with warmer weather and longer days. Increased traffic With more people hitting the...
Some Virginia car accidents involve complicated legal and liability issues. One common scenario is that the driver only holds a learner’s permit and has a collision using someone else’s vehicle. Liability for an accident caused by learner’s permit-holder The most...
When you place an elderly loved one in a Virginia nursing home, you expect them to be given plenty of attention and care. Sadly, that doesn’t always happen; some nursing home residents suffer from neglect. If your loved one experiences bedsores, nursing home neglect...