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Traumatic Brain Injury
- Beacon House in Virginia Beach provides help for those with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- N.F.L. study brings traumatic brain injury discussion to the forefront
- Football Study Finds Linkage Between Multiple Concussions and Dementia
- Seizures – A Serious Symptom of Brain Damage
- Blue food dye offers promise as spinal cord drug
Lead Poisoning
- First-time homebuyers: when renovating an older home, keep lead paint safety in mind
- Lead Poisoning Sickens Hundreds in China
- Lead-Tainted Toy Recalls Down Sharply
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi Contains Highest Proportion of Childhood Blood Lead Levels
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - October 19-25
Jones Act and Maritime Injury
- Hampton Roads men die in boating accident
- Law enforcement officer dies in Hampton boating accident
- Boat Accident in Virginia Beach Caused by Wave
- Virginia Port Authority to Reorganize
- Spirit of Nantucket cruise ship grounded in Pungo, Virginia Beach Nov. 8
Toxic Torts
- Tennessee Coal Ash Spill | " The Largest Environmental Disaster of its Kind in the US"
- Tougher Laws for the Use of Fly Ash?
- Chesapeake Fertilizer Tank Defects
- Chesapeake Fertilizer Spill
- EPA v City; Water-test Discrepancies Upset Chesapeake Residents / Fly Ash
Virginia Car Accidents
- Williamsburg man dies in early-morning crash
- Speed possibly factor in fatal Portsmouth crash
- Norfolk man killed in I-295 crash near Richmond
- Ohio woman dies in I-64 crash near Lexington
- 2 dead in Newport News head-on crash
Pain Pump Litigation
- FDA orders changes in pain pump labels after injuries
- The Link Between Pain Pumps and PAGCL
- PAGCL l Pain Pump Lawsuits Adding Up l Dangerous Products Lawyer
- 2 Women File against Pain Pump Manufacture
- Pain Pump Lawsuit Patrick vs I-Flow Corporation
Wrongful Death
- Citation in wake of death at Virginia International Terminal 17th in five years
- Roanoke bicyclist killed in crash with 18-wheeler
- Longshoreman killed at Norfolk International Terminals
- Engineer dies at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth
- Va. sheriff's deputy dies when car falls on him at home
Truck Accidents or Collisions
- Tow truck driver dies in crash in Virginia's Northern Neck
- Virginia woman dies in three-vehicle collision on Eastern Shore's Route 13
- Portsmouth man killed in tractor-trailer crash on I-264 in Norfolk
- UPS truck involved in multiple-injury crash outside Charlottesville
- North Carolina woman dies in Chesapeake crash on I-64
Motorcycle Accidents
- Harrisonburg motorcyclist dies when deer strikes bike
- David Hines of Virginia Beach dies in Chesapeake motorcycle accident
- Georgia sailor dies in Chesapeake motorcycle crash
- Hampton man dies in dirt bike crash
- Chesapeake man dies in Suffolk motorcycle crash
Chinese Drywall Claims
- Chinese drywall Testimony says "gutting homes" is the best remediation
- Chinese Drywall Town Hall Meeting - Williamsburg & Chesapeake, VA
- Warner, others tour Chinese drywall-tainted homes in Hampton Roads
- Hampton Roads drywall woes garner national attention
- Chinese Drywall found in Newport News, Virginia Homes
Medical Malpractice
- How should hospitals handle mistakes? Medical malpractice and the top 5 ways to avoid it!
- Can you help prevent hospital infections?
- FDA Says Heparin Tainting was Deliberate
- What’s going on at the FDA?
Food Poisoning
- ShopRite Peanut Butter Recall | Salmonella Lawyer | Peanut Corporation of America
- Supreme Protein Peanut Butter Recall | Salmonella Lawyer | Peanut Corporation of America
- Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Recall | Salmonella Lawyer | Peanut Corporation of America
- VDH Warns Against Eating Crab Mustard
- Holiday and Party Buffet Food Safety
Medtronic Recall
Denture Cream Lawsuits
General
- Woodbridge man sentenced in fatal DUI crash on Washington beltway
- Sunsations kids hooded sweatshirts part of recall
- Workers hurt in Washington Metro rail crash
- Report: Plane piloted by Virginia Beach man was low on fuel before crash
- Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Newport News families to testify in Chinese drywall case
Virginia Accident Lawyer Blog 
- Virginia ABC Worker In Alleged DUI Crash
- Free Case Evaluation: The Key to a Good Start
- Louisa County Car Accident
- 16-Year-Old Passenger Killed in Virginia Beach DUI Crash
- News on Personal Injury Law
- New Distracted Driving Threat: Digital Billboards
The Chinese Drywall Lawyer Blog
- Federal agency wants information about potential Chinese drywall fires
- Governor Crist pushing for Chinese Drywall Aid
- Use of vacuum to rid home of defective drywall particles insufficient
- Insulated wiring not immune from defective drywall contamination
- Deaths, Chinese Drywall, and an upcoming Investigation
News
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Virginia Car Accidents
- Chesterfield County Car Accident Lawyer
- Accomack County Car Accident Lawyers
- Albemarle County Car Accident Lawyers
- Fairfax County Car Accident Lawyer
- Three Important Things to Keep in Mind When Reviewing Your Auto Insurance Policy
Chinese Drywall Claims
- February 2010 Chinese Drywall Newsletter
- Toxic Drywall Lawyer
- Chinese Drywall Newsletter July 2009
- Chinese Drywall Newsletter August 2009
- Hampton Roads Chinese Drywall Town Hall Meeting
Truck Accidents or Collisions
Jones Act and Maritime Injury
- Use of expert witnesses by attorneys in Admiralty Proceedings
- CHOICE OF COURT, CHOICE OF LAW, AND CHOICE OF TRIER OF FACT
- Maritime Personal Injury From the Plaintiff Perspective - 10/23/07 seminar by Richard Serpe
- Maritime Death Remedies Revisited
- Discussion of Select 1996 Maritime Cases
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury – What You Need to Know
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: Why Experience Counts
Motorcycle Accidents
Lead Poisoning
- Supreme Court Brief regarding the availability of a negligence per se cause of action for violations of the Uniform Statewide Building or BOCA code
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week - October 19-25
- Is Brain Damage from Lead Permanent?
- LeadCheck Swabs Have 64% Failure Rate
- EcoNugenics Develops Safe Antidote for Lead Toxicity in Children
Toxic Torts
Pain Pump Litigation
- Patrick vs I-Flow Corporation
Do you still have pain
After your shoulder surgery?- Permanent Shoulder Damage from Pain Pumps
- The Effect of Local Anesthetics Administered Via Pain Pump on Chondrocyte Viability
- Man Dies after Shoulder Surgery While on Morphine Pain Pump | National Pain Pump Lawyer
Bard IVC Filter Claims
National Arbitration Forum Lawsuits
Medtronic Recalls
Food Poisoning
Medical Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
- The Medical Malpractice "Crisis:" Blaming the Victim
- Hospital Infections: A Serious Epidemic
- Medical Malpractice Insurers: Pleading Poverty From the Land of Plenty
- Are Doctors too Cozy with Drug Makers?
Legal Malpractice
Professional Malpractice
General
FAQ Categories:
Chinese Drywall Claims
- How do I know if my home has defective or problem Chinese-made drywall?
- Does imported defective Chinese-made drywall pose any health risks to me or my family, espesically my young children?
- What should be done if I have any of the common symptoms associated with the exposure of the Chinese-made or problem drywall?
- Should I have any electrical or fire safety concerns if my home contains imported Chinese drywall?
- Have we gotten any responses from the Chinese Governement?
Why can't the Comsumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just recall the defective Chinese drywall?
- Is there anything that I can do to repair my home if it has been affected by Chinese Drywall?
Jones Act and Maritime Injury
- Can a passenger sue a cruise line for injuries received while on board a cruise ship?
- What types of injuries commonly occur while on a cruise ship?
Lead Poisoning
Medical Malpractice
- What should I do if I feel I a doctor was negligent in how I was treated, but I still need medical care?
- Does a doctor have a duty to tell me of every possible risk from having a medical procedure?
- I had a "bad result" and I am convinced my doctor made a mistake: will I win my case?
General
- What is Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter placement?
- What is an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter?
What are the risks of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter?
- Do all lawyers in Virginia know how to handle auto accident and injury cases?
- How do you find the best lawyer for your case?
- How do you find the best lawyer for your case?
- Are there any independent reviews I can rely on?
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FAQs
Chinese Drywall Claims
- Should I have any electrical or fire safety concerns if my home contains imported Chinese drywall?
- What should be done if I have any of the common symptoms associated with the exposure of the Chinese-made or problem drywall?
- Does imported defective Chinese-made drywall pose any health risks to me or my family, espesically my young children?
Jones Act and Maritime Injury
- What types of injuries commonly occur while on a cruise ship?
- Can a passenger sue a cruise line for injuries received while on board a cruise ship?
Lead Poisoning
Medical Malpractice
- I had a "bad result" and I am convinced my doctor made a mistake: will I win my case?
- Does a doctor have a duty to tell me of every possible risk from having a medical procedure?
- What should I do if I feel I a doctor was negligent in how I was treated, but I still need medical care?