Daylight saving time, practiced by most states, involves setting the clock forward by one hour to extend evening daylight, and then setting it back in the fall. While the intention behind DST is to conserve energy and make better use of daylight, research shows it...
Personal Injury
Steps to take after a truck accident
Accidents involving large trucks continue to be a problem in Virginia. The Virginia Highway Safety Office reported that truck accidents caused 116 fatalities and approximately 2,000 injuries in 2022. There are some important steps you should take after a truck...
Recovering damages following a dog bite injury
Owning a dog is a big responsibility and something that should be taken seriously. Dogs are beloved by many people but can also be dangerous. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs bite approximately 4.5 million people each year in the United...
Taking legal action following a car accident
While we are in control of our own decisions, we are not in control of what others do. Additionally, we cannot choose when and if we encounter a negligent driver on the roadway. As such, when an automobile accident occurs, it is an unexpected event with unexpected...
Can I be hurt while holiday shopping?
As you are shopping for the holidays, you are probably thinking about what gifts your loved ones would like or what store nearby has the best sale, not that you could be hurt at the store. If a store fails to provide adequate security measures, however, you could...
Filing a claim for medical negligence
Legally, doctors are not obligated to assist anyone they come across that has a medical issue. However, once a doctor-patient relationship has been established between a patient and the doctor, the doctor owes the patient a duty of care. This means that the doctor...
Common forms of driver negligence
When a car accident first occurs, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault. Even if one car clearly struck the other, both drivers could still be partially responsible for the accident if they both committed driver errors. Driver errors are generally defined...
If I’m even 1% negligent, can I still recover damages?
If you have been injured by another’s negligence in Virgina, you want to know your options for civil justice. You want to be heard, and you want to be compensated for your damages, like lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills, etc. Unfortunately, our state...
Medical malpractice happens in Virginia too
We live in a wonderful state that has many protections and wealth, but medical malpractice still happens in Virginia too. And, just like in all other states, you can seek compensation for it because medical malpractice has serious consequences, including death,...
What can you recover from your car accident claim?
The physical, emotional, and financial impact of a car accident can be tremendous, threatening to undermine your stability and your future. Although that can be incredibly stressful to think about, you shouldn’t let it paralyze you into inaction. After all, if your...