Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
Sepsis is a sometimes fatal complication of an infection that occurs when chemicals released into a person’s bloodstream to fight the infection trigger inflammatory responses throughout the body. These inflammatory responses can cause a multitude of changes that can damage multiple organ systems. This can…
There are many people who deal daily with the devastating effects of chronic illnesses and diseases. Even if these do not affect someone’s ability to work or enjoy other activities, they can impact their driving skills. Driving with certain types of medical conditions or under…
When valuing a personal injury claim in Virginia, one of the key factors to consider is lost income or wages and reduced earning capacity. These are significant components of damages that a plaintiff can seek compensation for to help recover the financial losses suffered as…
As consumers, we have the right to expect that the products we purchase are safe. We expect that the product we are buying has gone through rigorous testing and inspections to ensure that it is safe. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case, as we see…
According to data collected by the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 44,000 people were killed in traffic accidents last year. Many of these tragic crashes have common factors that, had they been addressed, could have avoided the accidents. Instead, thousands of families are left…
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) recently announced two recalls that affect owners of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vehicles. Some of these vehicles were previously recalled and repaired but are being recalled again because the previous fix was ineffective. Although owners may drive the…
We all know about the dangers of distracted driving and how taking your eyes off the road, even for a few seconds, can have tragic consequences. Several years ago, a much-cited study conducted by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that a driver going 55 m.p.h.…
If you were recently injured in a Virginia Beach car accident through no fault of your own, you need to reach out to a skilled Virginia Beach car accident attorney from Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp as quickly as possible. Doing so will ensure that a…
Car accidents generally occur due to reckless driving by other motorists. Failure to follow traffic rules and regulations puts everyone at risk, and one of the most dangerous driving behaviors is running red lights. In fact, according to statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway…
Over the past several years, there has been an increase each year in the number of fatal truck accidents that occur. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), one of the most critical reasons for this increase is due to rising speed limits. In…
