When people think of car accidents that occur on Virginia highways, broken bones with bruises, burns and other visible types of trauma usually come to mind. However, there are many hidden injuries that someone can sustain as a result of a motor vehicle crash, and they...
Personal Injury
What are some different types of burns?
After a serious accident, you may begin to notice a variety of burns on your limbs or anywhere else on your body. You could even struggle to relax in bed while going to sleep or feel constant pain while going about your daily life. Knowing what kinds of burns there...
How do different levels of burn severity impact you?
Suffering from a burn is no walk in the park, no matter what level of severity you suffer from. However, it is important to understand the differences between these levels, as this determines how to treat a burn moving forward. Burns fall into three categories of...
Why is texting and driving so deadly?
In 2021, about 3,000 people died due to distracted drivers. Distractions include eating, drinking, playing with the navigation system, adjusting the stereo, etc. However, one of the most deadly distractions may be texting and driving. According to the NHTSA, you...
Tips for escaping a submerged vehicle
Car accidents are traumatic experiences under normal circumstances. Accidents near rivers, lakes and other bodies of water can become deadly if one or more vehicles go into the water. While these accidents are not common, knowing what to do if you become trapped in a...
Should you try to break up a dogfight?
Even though many dogs are docile companion animals, others have aggressive tendencies. When you are walking your pup, an off-leash dog may attack your dog. While it may be tempting to try to protect your pet, doing so may put your life in danger. According to the...
What are the symptoms of a concussion?
The head, neck and brain are vulnerable to serious injury during a fall, car accident or other events that cause a sudden jarring of the body. One common result is a concussion, and the Mayo Clinic notes that in many cases, a victim does not lose consciousness, which...
New legislation makes it easier to pursue personal injury cases
Until recently, Virginia general district courts had a jurisdictional limit of $25,000 for personal injury and wrongful death claims. Recently passed legislation increased that limit to $50,000. This change may make it easier for Virginia residents to pursue personal...
Who is responsible for in-flight turbulence?
Commercial airplane crashes are rare but that does not prevent all injuries you may sustain on flights. There are a lot of moving parts to get a plane safely off the ground, flying and landing for all passengers. An airplane during flight has many natural forces to...
When should you reject an insurance company’s offer?
After slipping and falling on another's property, you filed a claim with the at-fault party's insurance. You got an offer for compensation, but should you accept it? Nasdaq explores when to consider rejecting an insurance company's settlement. Learn when you could...
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