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Importance of Wearing Seat Belts
One of the easiest ways to minimize your risk of a car accident injury is to buckle up every time you get in your vehicle.…
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Spotting Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Locally and nationally, the neglect of seniors and disabled people in long-term care facilities causes extreme suffering. The National Council on Aging estimates while as…
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Teen Drunk Driving Crashes Spike in the Spring Months
Statistically, spring is the most dangerous time of the year for teen drivers and alcohol is a significant reason why. Beginning with the spring break…
How Many Dangerous Medical Products Were Recalled Last Year?
The purpose of medical devices and medications is to help make people healthy. Unfortunately, the very products that are supposed to help us end up…
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Parking Lot Crashes
Usually, when people think of car accidents, their first thought is a major crash on a highway or busy city street. The truth is, however,…
Explaining the Legal Theory of Respondeat Superior in Virginia Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law
Respondeat superior is a centuries-old legal theory that allows an injury victim to hold an employer responsible for the harmful actions of its employee. The…
Asbestosis Wrongful Death Lawsuit Results in $5 Million Jury Verdict for Estate of Railroad Worker
As he lay in hospice care contemplating the potential causes of his deadly lung disease, Stephen Fowlkes recalled his extensive exposure to asbestos-containing brake shoes…
Another Major Vehicle Recall: Dodge Ram Trucks for Faulty Brakes and Steering Failure
The massive number of vehicle recalls that have occurred over the past several years continues to climb, with the latest recall announcement issued by Fiat…
How to Recognize Signs and Symptoms of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
According to the National Council on Aging, “Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as…
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Car Accidents Caused by Street Racing
It is against the law in Virginia to drag race on public streets. This type of reckless driving can result in serious penalties for the…