Smoke detectors are everywhere for good reason. They’re mandated by law in most Virginia buildings because they significantly reduce the risk of property damage and death. While detectors designed to prevent fire are ubiquitous, there’s another risk that people may not realize — one that…
Sadly, on January 29, 2025, 67 people died in the U.S.’s deadliest plane crash in recent history. The last major aviation accident in Washington, D.C., occurred in 1982 and took the lives of 78 passengers. The midair collision between the Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines…
There are many injuries you can suffer in a car accident, but whiplash is one of the most common. Approximately 65 percent of all car accident victims, and about three million Americans, suffer whiplash injuries every year. In 2023, there were more than 125,000 car…
Families want to trust nursing homes to care for their loved ones, and while Virginia has regulations in place to ensure that safety measures are followed, nursing home injuries can still happen. When they do, it is crucial that the resident receives prompt medical attention,…
It only takes a fraction of a second for an electrical accident to alter your life forever. Regardless of the cause, these excruciatingly painful incidents can lead to permanent injuries, including cardiac arrest, nerve damage, and thermal burns. In the worst cases, electrical accidents can…
Facing the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home can be heart-wrenching. Still, these facilities can provide essential care that may be difficult to achieve at home. Virginia law dictates that nursing home residents are treated with respect and dignity, backed by…
Modern medicine has led to increased longevity for Americans. There are currently around 62 million adults aged 65 and older in the U.S., which is expected to rise to 84 million in the next 30 years. Increased lifespan has also brought a rise in elder…
Reckless driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents, leading to severe injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. When reckless driving is the cause of an accident, the legal implications for the at-fault driver and the victim can be complex. Victims of reckless…
Ocala, FL – A former Little League baseball coach from Dunnellon, Florida, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, after pleading guilty to attempting to entice a minor for sexual activity. Joseph Rocco Quaranta, 48, admitted…
Nursing homes are meant to be places of care, comfort, and dignity for our elderly loved ones. However, as the population ages, more families discover that some nursing homes fail to meet these expectations. In some cases, residents are subjected to negligence or even abuse.…
