Why Do Trucking Companies Hire Disqualified Drivers?
The size and weight of commercial trucks mean that in the hands of an unqualified driver, they can become dangerous or even deadly on the road. This is why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and state agencies like the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regulate commercial trucks on Virginia’s roads and highways.…
Read MoreWhat to Bring to Your First Medical Malpractice Consultation
Have you or a loved one suffered harm from a medical professional’s mistake? It can be overwhelming. Chances are good that you’re dealing with ongoing treatments and lost wages. You likely have a hard time trusting your doctors now, too. Scheduling a consultation with an experienced Virginia medical malpractice attorney is an important first step.…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice in the Age of AI: What Virginia Patients Should Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere today, whether you choose to use it in your personal life or not. It’s playing an increasing role in virtually all industries, including healthcare. AI promises faster results, improved accuracy, and better patient outcomes. However, if you’ve been paying attention to the news, you know that AI is prone to…
Read MoreUnderstanding Virginia’s Continuous Treatment Doctrine in Medical Malpractice Claims
Have you been hurt by a medical provider’s mistake? Time isn’t on your side. In Virginia, medical malpractice lawsuits have to be filed within a strict window called the statute of limitations, or SOL. However, what happens when the cause wasn’t a single event, but happened over a long course of treatment? That’s where the…
Read MoreDanger Beneath the Surface: the Jeriflyer Pool Drain Cover Recall
If you purchased a Jeriflyer plastic pool drain cover online—or even if you aren’t quite sure which brand of drain cover you bought—you need to find out if it’s covered under a recent recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which tracks incidents related to product safety and issues recalls as needed, formally recalled this…
Read MoreHazmat Trucks & Hazardous Material Spills During a Truck Accident
Large commercial trucks play a central role in transporting goods across Virginia and the country. However, when those trucks carry hazardous materials, the risks involved with an accident escalate significantly. A crash involving a hazmat truck certainly means potential collision injuries, but there’s also a high risk of things like toxic spills, fires, explosions, and…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Photos Should I Take of My Richmond Car Accident?
The moments immediately after a car accident are the best time to collect evidence of what happened, the damage, and your injuries. Even just an hour later, the lanes will be cleared, roads could be dry from the rain. It’s not long before any video of the accident may also be lost as it is…
Read MoreHow to File a Police Report After a Richmond Car Crash
In most types of car accidents, someone calls the police to notify them that there has been an accident. In Virginia, drivers have a duty to contact the police when someone dies, there is an injury, or there is property damage. There are some situations where the police are not called even though someone was…
Read MoreHow Insurance Companies Minimize Payouts After a Car Crash (and How to Fight Back)
The stark reality is that insurance companies are businesses, and their primary purpose is to turn a profit by making more money than they spend. They make money by accepting premiums, and they spend money by paying claims. Consequently, insurance companies train their adjusters to make money for their employers by minimizing claims or denying…
Read MoreWho is Liable if You’re Hit by Cargo Falling Off a Truck?
Trucking cargo accidents are among the most frightening of all accidents. Falling cargo and truck debris can shatter windshields and result in catastrophic injury, sometimes even death. Truck accident cargo claims can become surprisingly complex, however, if two or more parties share liability. Possible defendants Below is a list of potentially liable parties. The truck…
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