Virginia Personal Injury Updates

Circuit Court Judge Theodore J. Markow has approved an $11 million state settlement with families of nearly all of the victims in the Virginia Tech massacre. The families of twenty-four of the...

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The Supreme Court has decreased the punitive damage award in the Exxon Valdez disaster from $2.5 billion to $500 million. The Court, however, split on the decision of whether or not punitive...

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This report will wake you up! A recent study published in the journal, Pediatrics, concludes that far too many medical errors occur when medicines are ordered for hospitalized children....

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On June 23, a 59-year-old Fairfax physician sustained serious personal injuries after a dog chased after his bicycle and attempted to grab the back wheel. The man was caused to be launched over...

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For the third time in a four year period, a doctor from Winston-Salem , North Carolina is in jeopardy of losing her license. The N.C. Medical Board filed charges in June against Dr. Anne...

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The law is on the books in 48 states, but 71 percent of Americans are unaware of its existence. According to law enforcement officers, the need for motorists to be educated about the...

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Almost everyone knows someone who has had a bout with breast cancer. The risk factors are fairly well known. Age - about 2 out of 3 women with invasive breast cancer are age 55 or older when the...

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I am biased! I hate noncompete and nonsolicitation provisions in employment agreements. These agreements heavily favor the employer and can prevent the employee from earning a living and supporting...

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The General Assembly voted in March to institute tougher penalties to curb the number of car accidents involving teens who drink and drive. Those stiffer penalties go into effect today....

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Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group, has sued the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to a prescription painkiller sold under such names as Darvon and Darvocet. They claim this drug is too...

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