Dog bites pose a serious problem in Virginia and across the country. The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that, each year, dogs bite or attack an estimated 4.5 million people in the U.S., with roughly one out of every five of those victims requiring medical attention. In many cases, the…
Getting hurt in a car accident in Richmond, VA can be devastating. Personal injuries often result in extensive hospital bills, treatment costs, and the inability to earn a living. When your injuries are so severe that they prevent you from going to work and doing your job, the financial costs…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent a warning letter to the company that makes Mylan’s EpiPen emergency allergy treatment products. In the letter, the FDA accuses the company of failing to fully investigate “serious and life-threatening” EpiPen failures or to take “appropriate corrective actions.” The FDA delivered…
In recent years, states across the country have passed laws and taken other steps to combat the problem of distracted driving. Virginia is one of those states. In 2013, Virginia joined a group of 47 states that ban texting while driving, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports. However,…
The Virginia Highway Safety Office reports that 125,800 car accidents occurred in the state in 2015. These crashes resulted in more than 65,000 injuries, and tragically, 753 deaths. No matter where you are in Virginia, you need to take the risk of a car accident seriously. In the city of…
Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents frequently occur in Richmond and throughout Virginia. The Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO) reports that 1,718 pedestrians suffered injuries in collisions with motor vehicles in Virginia in 2015 alone, while 78 pedestrians died from their injuries. At Marks & Harrison, our Richmond pedestrian accident lawyers have the…
Car accidents in Virginia can be painful and disorienting. Many traffic collisions result in serious and fatal injuries. Victims injured by another driver’s negligence can require months of medical treatment and rehabilitative services. Even if you are involved in only a minor accident resulting in property damage, the crash still…
Do you plan to pack your family into the car and go on a road trip this summer? You are not alone. More than one-third of Americans take trips during the summer to a vacation spot 50 miles away or more from home, according to a 2016 AAA survey. As…
If you can no longer work because of a physical or mental condition, your ability to make ends meet may depend on securing Social Security disability benefits. You typically can seek these benefits if you suffer from a physical and/or mental impairment that is so incapacitating that you cannot return…
A slip and fall is a dangerous event. You can suffer serious head trauma, neck and back injuries, hip injuries and even death in a slip and fall. You may face mounting medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages. If you believe that a property owner’s negligence…
