In most personal injury cases, a judge or jury awards compensation to help the injury victim recover after the losses they suffered. But sometimes, a judge or jury will award a plaintiff additional money to punish a defendant for their actions. This compensation is called punitive damages and is only…
Tepezza is a prescription drug used for treating thyroid eye disease (TED) and is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Horizon Therapeutics. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tepezza to treat TED after an initial trial showed its effectiveness, making it the first drug approved to treat TED at its source. However,…
Yes, it is a good idea to get a police report after a car accident in Virginia because it can provide essential information for an insurance claim or lawsuit. Drivers in Virginia are required by law to report to the police any car accidents resulting in injury or death. Furthermore,…
Fault is determined by carefully analyzing the actions of the pedestrian and driver. Both parties are required to follow the rules of the road and act cautiously to avoid potential accidents. The party or parties who acted carelessly may be found at fault. Anyone who has ever walked along a…
Medical expenses are billed to the liability coverage for the at-fault driver, up to their policy limits. All drivers in Virginia must carry a minimum of $25,000 in bodily injury claims. A serious car accident can generate a lot of medical bills. But an accident victim may have a right…
For decades, hair relaxers have been pushed by the cosmetics industry as a safe way to straighten naturally curled or wavy hair. However, emerging research indicates using chemical straighteners to “relax” hair is linked to a heightened risk of developing uterine cancer and other serious illnesses. Women are over-represented among impacted individuals,…
Car accidents can cause painful injuries. While many of these injuries are immediately recognizable, such as fractures, burns, and spinal damage, other injuries may not be so easy to detect. Though these other injuries may be highly serious, their symptoms may be delayed. Shock is one example of this type…
Dogs are immediately recognizable as a favorite pet throughout the country. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), there are nearly 77 million pet dogs in the United States alone. That said, dog attacks are not unheard of. When they happen, they can leave victims seriously injured. Virginia follows the “one-bite…
From sprains and bruises to broken bones and concussions, car accidents result in a wide variety of injuries. Some are immediately apparent at the scene of the accident. Others only appear after some time has passed. Chest pains may fall into either category. Whether you feel it immediately or down…
Virginia’s workers’ compensation system is designed to help workers recover from a work-related injury or illness. Benefits include partial replacement of the income you miss out on when you cannot continue to work in your regular job. While you may be entitled to wage replacement benefits when you cannot work…
