Negligence of the Other Driver In Virginia, in order to successfully make a claim for personal injuries sustained in a automobile accident, you must prove that the driver of the vehicle that hit you was “negligent.” “Negligent” simply means that the other driver acted unreasonably under the circumstances. In relation to a motor vehicle crash, …
Occupational Fatalities in the United States/by Disease – Facts – Part II
Burden of Occupational Disease Fatalities due to occupational disease are a large source of human suffering and economic cost. It has been estimated that between 26,000 and 72,000 deaths occur due to occupational disease every year in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated that close to 300,000 occupational illnesses were detected …
Occupational Fatalities in the United States/By Injury– Facts – Part I
In the United States, approximately 65,000 workers die each year of work-related illnesses and injuries – totaling more than 180 work related deaths each day!! Cost of Occupational Injuries and Deaths The cost of occupational injuries and deaths in the United States is staggering, estimated at $250 billion to $300 billion per year. Occupational Traffic …
Autumn Motorcycling & Bicycling Safety- Facts
With cooler temperatures arriving and trees changing into their beautiful seasonal foliage, autumn has traditionally been a time that brings more cyclists out onto our roadways during the daylight hours. Despite darker mornings and evenings some people choose to ride to work while scores of others ride their bikes during this time of the year …
Evidence in Injury Claims – Facts
Evidence in Injury Claims The outcome of every trial whether it involves an accident or defective product is dependent upon the evidence that is presented during the trial. Often this evidence consists of damaged vehicles (or parts thereof) or items that have failed and/or were not used properly, such as motor vehicle equipment like brakes …
Tractor Trailer Accident ~ Facts
In tractor trailer accidents, 98% of fatalities occur to the individuals in the passenger vehicles. One out of every eight traffic fatality involves a trucking collision. Trucking revenues totaled $610 billion last year and revenues are estimated to nearly double by 2015 = More Trucks on the road. 2009 Virginia Tractor Trailer Accident Fatalities = …
Dog Bite – Facts
The cold hard truth about serious Dog Bite Injuries is that fair compensation from Insurance Companies for the physical and emotional injuries you have sustained will take an educated and monumental effort on your part. We have written “A Comprehensive Guide to Dog Bite Claims in Virginia” to help you through this process. Please click …
Automobile Driving: The Myths and Misconceptions
Safety features and driving behavior 1. My vehicle safety features will allow me to drive faster and will make it less likely to be involved in a crash. – False Speeding while driving a vehicle equipped with safety features is still dangerous because excessive speed could undermine the overall performance of the safety features. 2. …
Fractures and Broken Bones After an Accident
Bone breaks to the spine, arms and legs that are frequently suffered by auto and motorcycle accident victims. Where in the body can fractures occur? Auto accident victims frequently suffer fractures to their spinal bones (vertebrae), arm and leg bones. Information about back injuries, neck injuries and leg injuries. Do auto accident victims suffer fractures? …
Whistleblower Protection – Private Sector Jobs
If you have wondered if Whistleblower Protection is available to you while working within a private company, the answer is yes. Private-company employees who allege they are retaliated against for reporting certain kinds of suspected wrongdoing can potentially bring valid claims against their employer. In the wake of the ruling by the Supreme Court earlier …
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