Franklin County, VA – June 6 – A Wirtz, Virginia teenager was indicted on one count of involuntary manslaughter Monday after causing a fatal wreck in January that left one person dead. The accident occurred on January 23 at 3:34 p.m. when Marina Danelle Snyder, 17, crashed her 2000 Mercury Cougar into two other vehicles …
$212 Million Botox Verdict Thrown Out After Lawyer Uses Hand Gesture
A $212 million verdict against a Botox company has been ruled unfair after Richmond U.S. District Judge Robert Payne used video captured by a courtroom security camera to watch the plaintiff’s lawyer during his closing arguments, reports valawyersweekly.com. Payne has ordered a new trial after vacating the 2011 jury verdict. Payne, during analysis of the …
Sandra Hofstadler Gets 12 Years for DUI, Maimed One Adult, Two Kids
UPDATE: Sandra Hofstadler has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to DUI when she struck and seriously injured three pedestrians, all family members as they crossed the street, reports UPI.com. Circuit Judge Les L. Lilley made the decision, giving Hofstadler the maximum under DUI law. She pleaded guilty to maiming under …
Alexandria VA Man Convicted On Multiple Charges In Fatal DWI Accident
Alexandria, VA – June 6 – A local man has been found guilty on four charges relating to a fatal DUI accident in January. According to official reports by WJLA.com, the accident occurred on January 15 when Victor Aldana, 22, struck a young boy and his mother. Brian Hernandez-Chavez, 8, was walking with his mother …
More Than Half Of America Driving On Bald Tires, One Tire Under Inflated
A new survey by the American Automobile Association has found that more than half of American drivers don’t know that their tires are bald and need replacing. The survey found that 52% of drivers are driving with bald tires, while 55% have at least one tire that is under inflated. With the summer months ahead, …
Eleven-Year-Old Boy Dies In Fatal Car Crash | VA Car Accident Lawyer
King William County, VA – June 5 – A fifth grader was killed Sunday afternoon after being involved in a fatal car crash. According to official reports by dailypress.com, the accident happened around 4 p.m. on Route 30 when a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear-ended a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The initial collision caused the …
Diabetes Drug Actos Doubles Risk Of Cancer With Use Over Two Years
Researchers have found that taking the diabetes drug Actos (generically known as pioglitazone), produced by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, for more than a 2-year time span doubles one’s risk of developing bladder cancer, though the absolute risk remains low, reports Reuters. Canadian researchers conducted the study by looking at records of greater than 115,000 British patients who …
Biker Struck on George Washington Parkway
Arlington, VA – June 5 – A bicyclist was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after being struck by a car. According to official reports by ARLnow.com, the accident occurred in the northbound lanes of George Washington Parkway. Authorities said this is an area that has seen many “tragic accidents” and “close calls” between vehicles, …
Dog Bite Laws In The United States | Virginia Dog Bites & Attacks
When there is damage or injuries caused by a dog attack in the United States, the dog’s owner is held responsible and receives consequences imposed by the state he or she resides in. Dog bite law is “a unique combination of city and county ordinances, state statutory law, state case law, and common law” and …
Dangerous Dog And Multiple Attacks Spur Controversy In Newport News
Newport News, VA – June 4 – A dark-colored husky mix named Leo has raised safety concerns in Robinson Terrace neighborhood after attacking multiple people. The first attack allegedly happened in 2007 when Leo bit an infant child, reports dailypress.com. The boy’s mother, Kathy L. Sarvis, said he suffered “bodily injuries, both permanent and nonpermanent …
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