After getting injured in a car accident in Virginia, your first thoughts are probably about your medical issues. Once the dust settles, however, you might wonder if you can take legal action against the at-fault driver. You will want to talk to a Virginia personal injury attorney to see if you...
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Minor accidents happen almost constantly on construction sites, like bruises, scrapes, and hitting one’s thumb with a hammer. Instead of dealing with everyday wounds, let’s focus on the top four construction hazards that lead to fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that the four most common fatal accidents...
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IKEA can be responsible if someone gets injured because a defect in the product causes the furniture to fall over on them. IKEA is a corporation based in Sweden, but it sells its popular furniture and household products online and in stores all over the United States. Bedroom dressers, in particular, have...
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Loss of consortium refers to a person’s claim for monetary damages when an injury to their spouse harms their relationship. Let’s say that your spouse got injured in a car collision that was someone else’s fault. Your spouse suffered spinal cord injuries which left them paralyzed from the neck down. A loss...
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Jackknife accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and change a person’s life forever. When the two parts of a tractor-trailer, the cab and the trailer, fold into the shape of a V rather than the trailer following in line with the cab, the result can be a multi-vehicle collision and severe harm.
The insurance claims adjuster will automatically consider the collision to be a significant crash if your airbags deployed because it usually takes a substantial impact to set off airbags. In other words, the insurer knows that they are not dealing with a low-speed, low-impact “fender-bender.”
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Many Maryland motorcyclists enjoy the feel of the open road and the beautiful scenery Maryland has to offer. Unfortunately, motorcycle drivers have a heightened risk of head-on accidents because they have less structural protection from collisions. As a result, they are more likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries if they are...
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There is always some risk of injury when playing sports in youth sports. However, although athletes anticipate the possibility of injuries, there are situations where injuries were preventable had safety precautions been in place. If you or a child was injured playing sports because of negligence, you might have a right to...
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Construction sites can be dangerous places. Oversized equipment and large-scale movement and activity can cause safety threats that may result in construction accidents or fatalities. You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident. Our Washington DC personal injury attorney is...
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Dealing with a personal injury may be stressful, and you may be uncertain of what you need to disclose to your attorney. For many people, the first step is having a consultation about their case. The more candid you are with the attorney in this initial meeting, the more likely you are...
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