General Motors (GM) said on April 9 that the company must fix another defect involving the ignition of the small cars it has already recalled for faulty switches. GM issued a new recall for the 2003 to 2011 cars, this time to replace another part of...
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FDA Proposed Rule Could Provide Better Drug Safety for Americans
The American Association of Justice (AAJ) is in support of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule to allow generic drug manufacturers to independently update their warning labels. The US Supreme Court ruled in Pliva v. Mensing that generic drug manufacturers cannot independently update their warning labels, even when new side-effects are known....
Read MoreTwo Drivers Killed in Head-On Collision on Route 11 in Virginia
According to WHSV.com, two people died in an accident on Route 11 on the morning of April 7. Virginia State Police were called to the crash on Lee Highway near College Lane at 7:59 a.m. Officials stated that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 11 when it pulled into the...
Read MoreGroup Fights to Restore Millions for Spinal Cord Injury Research
According to The Wall Street Journal, officials have restored nearly $7 million in annual funding for spinal cord injury research after an influential lobby of paraplegics put pressure on lawmakers. The group, New Yorkers to Cure Paralysis, have tried unsuccessfully since 2010 to restore about $8.5 million in...
Read MoreOne Victim Dead in Virginia Bus Crash, Driver in Custody
According to The NY Daily News, a shuttle bus transporting a group back from a birthday party collided with a car and overturned before dawn on March 23 along a highway in Fairfax County, leaving one person dead and sending 16 others to the hospital. The Virginia State Police said the bus was heading south...
Read MoreDriver Charged With Reckless Driving After Bus Carrying 58 Passengers Crashes
According to WJLA.com, the driver of a Princess Tours bus lost control on Interstate 95 between Stafford and Fredericksburg, sending the bus careening off the highway and flipping it on its side. Passengers say the bus was traveling at 60 mph or more when the crash occurred. “Due to road conditions, we’re looking at speed...
Read MoreVirginia Exceeding Snow Removal Budget by Over $100 Million to Keep Roads Safe
After a harsh and unpredictable winter, Virginia will likely exceed its annual snow removal budget by over $100 million, according to reports from Virginia highway officials. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) typically allocates $157 million every year for all the costs associated with removing snow from roads in order to prevent
Read More39-Year-Old Mother of Three Dies in Arlington Truck Accident
According to WJLA ABC 7, a 39-year-old mother was killed after a truck struck her in Arlington. The mother was leaning into her vehicle to pull her baby out when a truck drove by and struck her. She was reported in critical condition after being hit, but later died from her injuries. According to police,...
Read MoreWas Your Family Member Wrongfully Killed On The Job? Our Attorneys Explain Your Options
If your family member died on the job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits. Many families qualify for workers’ compensation death benefits based on the projected income the victim would have earned over a full career; however, securing these benefits often requires the assistance of an...
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If A Texting Driver Caused My Car Accident?
Cell phone use kills thousands of people annually in transportation accidents. A 2006 study by the University of Utah showed that a driver using a cell phone is just as dangerous as an intoxicated motorist. http://youtu.be/cM38U4jU2zs As Virginia injury attorney Julie Heiden explains in the video above, if a distracted...
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