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The Dangers of Parking Lot and Garage Accidents

The holiday season is upon us, and this is the time of year when people are out and about shopping, going out to restaurants, going to parties, and getting together with family and friends. With this increased activity comes increased traffic in parking lots and parking garages. And this heightens the risk of accidents and injuries in these areas.
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Can you Sue Someone for Hurting Yourself on Their Property?

If you have been injured on someone else’s property, it is always a good idea to speak with an experienced premises liability lawyer to discuss your legal rights and options. It may be possible to sue the owner or caretaker of the property for compensation, but this will depend heavily on a number of specific factors, such as how the accident happened, why you were on the property in the first place, and many others.
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How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents have become a growing problem in recent years. Each year, thousands of pedestrians are killed on U.S. roadways, and projections from the Governors Highway Association (GHA) indicate that 2018 had the highest number of pedestrian fatalities (6,227) since 1990.
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When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?

If you have been in an auto accident in which you have sustained injuries, or you have suffered another type of personal injury that was the fault of another person or party, you may be wondering whether or not you should hire a personal injury attorney.
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Back to School: How to Avoid School Bus Accidents

Fall has arrived, and this is the time of year when millions of kids in Virginia and across the country go back to school. Students have various modes of transportation to get to school; many kids walk or ride their bikes if they live fairly close, while others will get rides from parents or grandparents. But the vast majority of students will ride the school bus.
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Protecting Loved Ones from Nursing Home Abuse

There is a crisis in America’s nursing homes. Aging demographics, consolidation in the industry, and other factors have put a major strain on nursing facilities in Virginia and throughout the country. This has created a shortage of qualified workers in these facilities, resulting in a growing number of nursing home abuse cases.
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Negotiating a Full and Fair Settlement for a Personal Injury

If you have been injured by the negligent or reckless actions of another person or party, you may be wondering how you are going to be compensated for your losses. Unfortunately, this is not usually a simple and straightforward process. It is a very seldom occurrence that the party responsible will freely admit fault and write a check to cover all the damages.
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The Dangers of Posting on Social Media After a Car Accident

In this day and age, the overwhelming majority of adults use social media to some degree.  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and similar platforms are great tools to stay connected with family and friends and to post updates on what is happening in your life. Unfortunately, sites like Facebook can become your worst enemy if you are injured in a car accident.
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Common Tactics and Tricks Used by Insurance Companies in an Injury Claim

When someone suffers a personal injury that was the fault of another person or party, they usually have to go to an insurer to obtain compensation. For most people, this is their first time filing a claim with an insurance company, and they are most likely unfamiliar with the process. Insurance companies will often try to take advantage of this by using various tactics and tricks to undermine their claim.
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