Do you believe that your elderly loved one has suffered injury due to abuse or neglect in a Virginia nursing home? Unfortunately, you are not alone. Statistics show that nursing home abuse and neglect is an alarming problem in our state. Here, to give you some perspective about the issues…
The decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home is a difficult, emotional decision that families hope they never have to make. In some situations, the family may have the option to enroll a loved one in an adult day care facility. However, family…
If you have been involved in a minor car accident, it is still a good idea to call police to the scene. This is true even when the damage appears to be minor, and no one initially appears to be injured. Calling the police could protect you from frivolous injury…
Do you think the rise in ridesharing services in Virginia and throughout the country has made our roads safer? Guess again. In a recently published study, researchers from Rice University and the University of Chicago found that fatal car accidents have actually increased in our country by around 2-3 percent…
If you have been involved in a car accident in Virginia, and it results in an injury or death, or damage to attended property, then Virginia Code § 46.2-894 requires you to report the accident to state or local authorities. In addition to being required by law, immediately filing a…
If you have been involved in a car accident and suffered injuries or other damages, one of the first things that you need to do in order to protect your right to compensation is to report the accident to your insurance company. If another party’s negligence caused your crash, then…
Many states have passed traffic laws banning drivers from using hand-held electronic devices. The goal of these laws is to prevent collisions and fatalities caused by distracted driving. As Drive Smart Virginia notes, nine people die and more than 1,000 suffer injuries in crashes which involve distracted driving. In the…
If you are involved in a car accident of any kind in Virginia, you should call the police immediately. Don’t let the other driver convince you that “we don’t need to get the police involved.” When you call 911, a law enforcement officer should respond to your crash within a…
What is the Dog Bite Statistics in Virginia? More than 36% of U.S. households own at least one dog. They provide many benefits to the owner. Help to reduce stress. Allow opportunities to get exercise. Serve as great companions for children. For many people, dogs are more than pets. They…
The attorneys of Marks & Harrison are proud of the communities that we serve throughout Virginia. Every day, we encounter individuals and organizations who work hard to enrich our communities and make a difference in people’s lives. That is why we have launched our “Community Spotlight” series. Our goal is…
