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At Geoff McDonald & Associates, we have seen first-hand the devastating impact of spinal cord injury (SCI) on victims and their families, especially those who have suffered SCI from an auto accident, slip and fall or...

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently released an update about its three-year study of deer travel patterns to identify strategic locations to reduce animal-vehicle car accidents. The VDOT says it is...

Property damage in a personal injury lawsuit typically refers to the damage or destruction of a motor vehicle that has been involved in an accident. However, other types of property can be harmed by others’ negligence or...

Medical expenses tend to comprise the largest portion of the recovery in a personal injury lawsuit. This is because the costs of medical care and treatment in the U.S. can be extremely high – even when the injury is minor.

Recent reports provide conflicting evidence as to whether banning drivers’ use of cell phones is a proper way to fight the increase in distracted driving accidents. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety...

As much as a swimming pool presents the opportunity for recreation and relaxation, it also presents a wide range of potential dangers – especially for children. This is why swimming pool owners owe certain duties to their...

Soon, area children will be back in school, walking to and from their bus stops and making the trek to school on foot. Because hundreds of children die each year when involved in pedestrian accidents, it is crucial for...

An individual who has suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to the negligence of another may seek compensation to pay for the costs and losses associated with the injury. This claim must take into account not...

The attorneys of Geoff McDonald & Associates focus on assisting victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Our experience has allowed us to develop the skills and resources that are needed to properly investigate and...

Distracted driving is a major problem that is blamed for thousands of car accidents each year in our country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1,060 people are injured and nine are killed each