The Weather Channel airs a program called "Storm Wranglers" with which Virginia residents may be familiar. The two stars of that show were in a crash back in March of 2017 as they were chasing a tornado in Texas. What allegedly happened was that they ran a stop sign...
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Limo in fatal crash failed two New York safety inspections
The probe into the limousine crash that took the lives of 20 people on Saturday, October 6 continues to reveal concerning new information about the limo company prior to the accident. The investigation thus far paints a picture of a company owner whose negligence may...
Necessary elements for wrongful death litigation
It might seem unlikely that an individual would be found guilty in civil court for the death of another party if a criminal court has arrived at a not-guilty verdict. However, many Virginia residents remember this outcome being the case for O.J. Simpson in the 1990s....
Calculating wrongful death damages when the victim is a child
The death of anyone in an otherwise preventable accident is devastating, but the loss is especially tragic when the victim is a child. When a child in Virginia dies in an accident that was the fault of another individual, the parents may want to pursue a wrongful...
Signs of elder abuse by a caregiver
Baby boomers are quickly reaching retirement age and many need to depend on others for their care. As Americans age, many elders are relying on caretakers to meet their basic needs. Sometimes these caretakers are working in a nursing home setting.Elderly individuals...
What are the necessary elements in a wrongful death lawsuit?
It can be devastating for any Virginia resident when a family member is killed in an unexpected accident. It can take people months or years to move on from this person's death. In many cases, surviving family members are a left without a breadwinner, someone to look...
Dangers of workplace falls for Virginia workers
Losing a loved one is never easy. Not only do people feel the emotional pain of their loved one's absence, but often a person's death can also result in serious financial consequences for those who remain. When a loved one's death is caused by the negligence of...
Proving fault in a wrongful death case may not be straightforward
It typically is not possible for a layperson in Virginia, or in any other state in the U.S., to treat their own illness. Normal, everyday people often do not have the necessary medical knowledge to assess and implement accurate and adequate treatment. Hence, a visit...
Nursing home neglect or abuse may lead to suicide in Virginia
The elderly make up the largest segment of nursing home population and, as a general rule, need a lot more medical care on an average basis compared to their younger counterparts. Sometimes spending time in a nursing home may aggravate a patient's condition instead of...
Devastating fetal death cases getting legal justice
For parents, the thought of losing a newborn child is unbearable. Some cases are unavoidable due to medical conditions or the act of God, while other cases are the result of accidents or complications during delivery.There are, however, many cases where it has been...