Most doctors will not perform surgery until the patient or the patient’s authorized representative signs a consent form. Contrary to the popular myth, these consent forms do not shield negligent doctors from liability. A...
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Apr 20, 2021
Fallen at work? Be sure to follow these steps
Slip-and-fall injuries, along with falls from a height, are among the most common and most deadly work-related injuries. These injuries are especially severe if the victim had a pre-existing condition like a bad knee or poor
Apr 16, 2021
New distracted driving laws
On January 21, 2021, Virginia became one of the only states in the country with a comprehensive distracted driving law. It is now illegal for drivers to hold and use a cell phone in the Old Dominion. The previous law had very
Many people unintentionally torpedo their own injury claims when they give statements to insurance adjusters. Work-related repetitive stress injuries are a good example. Unless your pain has an ascertainable starting point,...
Apr 8, 2021
Who May Be at Fault in a Construction Accident?
They may seem simple on the onset—a fall from a scaffold or faulty machinery causing injury—but construction accidents can be quite complex. In some cases, you may have to file for workers’ compensation. In other cases,