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What to Do If You Suspect Your Child Has Been Injured or Abused at a Childcare Facility

Recently, a former daycare worker has been accused of abusing children at an Alexandria childcare center in a case that is every parent’s nightmare.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 30 Jul 2025

What to Do If You Suspect Your Child Has Been Injured or Abused at a Childcare Facility

How Virginia Car Accidents Cause Whiplash Injuries

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…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 19 Feb 2025

How Virginia Car Accidents Cause Whiplash Injuries

Nursing Home Abuse: How to Spot the Warning Signs Before It’s Too Late

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…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 18 Dec 2024

Nursing Home Abuse: How to Spot the Warning Signs Before It’s Too Late

Can You Still Sue for an Injury After Signing a Waiver in Virginia?

Many fun-filled activities require participants or guardians to sign a liability waiver before they are allowed to participate. Virginia is one of just a few states where a release of liability waiver isn’t enforceable.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 14 Oct 2024

A young girl in a harness climbing an indoor rock wall

Car Data Can Provide Vital Information in Personal Injury Lawsuits

There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth. The drivers involved in a car crash almost always have different recollections of how the crash occurred. Thankfully, new technology has made it easier to determine the truth — all thanks…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 21 Jun 2024

Car Data Can Provide Vital Information in Personal Injury Lawsuits

What To Do If You Are Injured at a Virginia Vacation Rental Property

While no one expects to be injured during a vacation, the unknown layout of the property, the relaxed nature of the vacationers, and alcohol are just some of the factors that lead to injuries at these vacation homes.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 22 Apr 2024

Vacation rental sign handing outside a home

How To Maximize Insurance Coverage After An Injury In a Car Crash

There are countless ways someone can act negligently in everyday life. Unfortunately, those negligent actions can lead to innocent people being injured during everyday situations, like driving to work, going shopping, or even visiting a friend at their home. Bodily injuries can have lasting effects…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 27 Feb 2024

How To Maximize Insurance Coverage After An Injury In a Car Crash

How Winter Months Affect Virginia Pedestrian Accidents

Cold temperatures, icy roads, and earlier sunsets — all hallmark signs that winter is here, but they also signal an increased danger for pedestrians.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 20 Dec 2023

A car driving through a pedestrian crosswalk in the snow

Do Virginia Truck Accidents Increase During the Holidays?

The holiday season can be an exciting time of year, full of gift-giving and visiting with family and friends. But it also means that drivers should be more cautious on the roads, especially when it comes to large trucks. Online shopping is the norm for…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 7 Dec 2023

Do Virginia Truck Accidents Increase During the Holidays?

Hiring a Virginia Pedestrian Accident Attorney Is the First Step to Recovery

Each year, Virginia pedestrian accidents cause serious and fatal injuries. Most are preventable; speeding, distracted driving, failure to obey traffic signals and signs, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are some of the most common causes.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 17 Oct 2023

Hiring a Virginia Pedestrian Accident Attorney Is the First Step to Recovery

NHTSA Opens Investigation Of Fatal Virginia Truck Crash Involving a Tesla

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced an investigation into a July crash between a Tesla Model Y vehicle and a tractor-trailer truck in Warrenton, Virginia. The crash occurred when the tractor-trailer pulled out of a truck stop. As the truck pulled onto…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 29 Aug 2023

NHTSA Opens Investigation Of Fatal Virginia Truck Crash Involving a Tesla

Tips To Stay Safe Traveling Around Large Trucks This Summer

Summer travel is in full swing, and Virginians are hitting the road for vacation. Road trips can be enjoyable, but more time behind the wheel means an increased chance of a car accident. According to the National Safety Council, July is the busiest month of…

By Rakin Hamad

/ 27 Jun 2023

Tips To Stay Safe Traveling Around Large Trucks This Summer