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How the Railroad Uses Injury Forms To Take Advantage of You After an Accident

The dangers of working on the railroad have been established for more than 100 years and railroad workers are protected by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). The law was passed because the railroad companies have long tried to take advantage of their employees…

Scars Remain in Graniteville, SC, A Decade After Norfolk Southern Chlorine Derailment

When railroad accidents involving dangerous or explosive substances occur in communities, the effects can often be long-lasting and tragic. A case in point is the incident in Graniteville in South Carolina. It has now been more than 10 years since a train carrying chlorine…

Deck Collapses Can Cause Serious Injuries and Deaths

Last month three people were seriously injured when a deck collapsed in San Francisco’s Excelsior District. When we think about premises liability, typically we think of slip and falls on wet floors, falling merchandise or other accidents. However, wooden decks collapse more often than…

America’s Worst Railroad Accidents

We have seen many serious railroad accidents in recent years in America. Just this week a tragedy occurred on the Metro in Washington DC in which smoke filled a train and killed one woman and injured 70 more. Although these accidents call into question…

How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Sex Drive

The loss of sex drive after a brain injury is a little known side effect but it may be a devastating one for your relationship and it’s a factor any experienced Virginia brain injury attorney will consider in a lawsuit against the party that…

Signaling When Changing Lanes – the Forgotten Turn Signal

Virginia law is quite clear that you have to put on a turn signal when you are changing lanes. The purpose of this safety rule is to let other motorists know what your intentions are. You are supposed to give at least 50 feet…

More Kids Are Being Injured in Falls From Faulty High Chairs

If you think your kids are safe in high chairs, think again. We often fear for the safety of our kids out on the streets, but what about in your own homes? The evidence is alarming. A new study has revealed that high chair…

Active-Duty Military And Veterans Auto Accident Cases Are Different Than Civilian Cases

I’ve practiced for over two decades in the Hampton Roads community and have represented many folks who are in the Navy, the Army, or the Marines. Additionally with all of the military personnel in our area I’ve represented many family members and dependents who’ve…

Interstate 64 And Interstate 81 In Western Virginia – A Tricky Highway

I often drive in the area of Virginia between Lexington and Stanton where Interstate 64 and Interstate 81 overlap. The traffic is usually quite heavy no matter what time of day it is in that area. The I-81 corridor from Rona up to Winchester…

What Is a Railroad Claims Agent?

The railroads like Amtrak, CSX and Norfolk Southern have whole teams of lawyers and claims agents who do nothing but fight against injured railroad workers who get hurt on the job. It’s essentially like an in-house insurance company except the railroads have so much…

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