Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the No. 1 cause of adult disability, according to the National Stroke Organization (“NSO”). Up to 80% of strokes are preventable; you can prevent a stroke! Here is the page for the NSO’s “Stroke 101 Fact Sheet.” Herndon and Leesburg brain injury lawyer Doug…
Continue readingA Wisconsin man who fell three stories in a construction accident was awarded more than $7 million by a jury last week. An Iowa jury last week ordered a construction company and hotel builder to pay $7 million to the worker during a 2005 incident. The injured plaintiff suffered severe injuries when a lift tipped…
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In prior posts, I have commented on how I have been inspired by clients and have learned so much. This past weekend I had the opportunity to watch a young client take a riding lesson at Dream Catchers near Williamsburg, Virginia. Dream Catchers is the premier therapeutic riding center between Richmond and Virginia Beach. Students…
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There is nothing like sharing good news and making for a happier ending to a story that often has a sad start. Our clients are permanently injured and disabled when they come to us for legal help. We cannot turn back the clocks and undue their pain, emotional distress and inconvenience. However, we can, and…
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In motorcycle crash cases, the past medical bills and wage loss can be proven with medical records, testimony by the treating doctors, pay checks and W-2s. However, the cost of future medical care for brain injured clients is more difficult. The ourts generally require an expert witness to testify as to the needs and costs…
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