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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) recently announced two recalls that affect owners of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid vehicles.
A study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic & Safety found what researchers referred to as a “hangover effect” when a driver has been engaging in an activity that distracts them from focusing on their driving.
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 as quickly as possible.
Over the past several years, there has been an increase 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.
Never events are medical mistakes that are easily identifiable, preventable, and pose serious to severe consequences for the victim. They are also a warning of a major issue regarding safety protocols at the hospital or medical facility where they occur.
