In any kind of gathering, you see people using their cellphones: calling, receiving calls, checking email and texting. Unfortunately, texting while driving is another use of the cellphone that can cause accidents, resulting in injuries and take lives. A national...
Injuries
What can I do to walk again faster after an accident?
A bad auto accident could leave you with an injury that impedes your ability to walk. Whether you have a serious injury to your spinal cord or you broke a leg, you will likely work with care providers to regain your ability to walk. The process of learning to walk...
Study shows SUVs more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Virginia pedestrians would be wise to exercise care any time they make their way somewhere on foot, but research shows they should be especially wary of walking near large SUVs. SUVs are larger and heavier than traditional cars, and they also have very different...
Do my workers’ comp benefits cover auto accidents?
If you sustain injuries in an auto accident while at work or carrying out work-related business, you may be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. A sticking point, however, could be the definition of "work-related." If you have an accident during your...
What should you know about crush injuries?
Crush injuries often do not get as much press attention as other forms of catastrophic injury, such as electrocution. Despite this, crush injuries can affect workers from many walks of life who have all different forms of employment. On top of that, these injuries...
Fatal auto accident rates see an unprecedented increase in 2020
In March 2021, the National Safety Council reported that auto accident fatalities in the U.S. increased by an estimated 24% from 2019 to 2020. This represents the highest such increase since the NSC began collecting car collision data in 1924. Review the report based...
Wrongful death in Virginia
Every year, people die from motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, criminal activity and other disasters. No amount of money can take the place of or erase the motion caused by a loved one’s death. However, receiving money from a wrongful...
The dangers of an unsecured load
Not every accident involving a large truck involves a collision between vehicles. Unsecured loads pose a huge threat to other vehicles on roadways. If cargo comes loose and falls from the truck, it can cause serious damage and severe injuries. The key to preventing an...
What does a spinal cord injury cost you?
Catastrophic spinal cord injuries are physical impairments that impact anything from minor nerve damage to full paralysis. Your full recovery is not guaranteed, and any permanent damage leaves you to rehabilitate your life around the new disability. All of this comes...
Tips for preventing dog bites
Dog bites can happen suddenly and unexpectedly in Maryland, and even small and seemingly harmless dogs can be provoked in the right circumstances. While this sometimes happens because of a lack of training on the part of the animal's owner, some bites can be prevented...