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…
If you are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to a traumatic event that occurred in your workplace, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits that could help you as you recover. Fighting for workers’ compensation benefits for PTSD can be difficult due to the State of Virginia’s…
Personal injury cases are generally based upon the legal concept of negligence. However, states have different rules concerning what constitutes negpensation for your injuries. The Virginia personal injury lawyers at Marks & Harrison have more than 100 years of combined legal experience. We’ll be ready to put our skills and…
The sudden loss of a loved one is never something you’re prepared for, especially when their death was due to an accident or another preventable tragedy. While no amount of money can ever make up for the loss of someone close to you, compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit can…
Did you suffer an injury on the job or become ill due to workplace conditions in Virginia? If so, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 65,000 Virginia workers suffered a nonfatal workplace injury or illness in one recent year. If you were hurt…
If you have been hurt while working in Virginia, you could be entitled to compensation through filing a workers’ comp claim. However, the claims process can be complicated to navigate on your own, especially when you’re already dealing with a long and painful recovery. At Marks & Harrison, our experienced…
