http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/ Published by Pierce & Thornton en-us 2008-11-20T11:45:00-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/11/failure_to_diagnose_skin_cance_1.html On Friday, November 14, 2008, after deliberating for approximately six hours following five days of testimony, a Rockville, Maryland, jury found Dr. Michael Albert, formerly with the dermatology practice of Norman A. Lockshin, M.D., P.A., liable for attorney Richard Semsker’s... Wrongful Death Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-11-20T11:45:00-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/08/settle_your_personal_injury_cl_1.html You feel like you have an open and shut Virginia personal injury claim where you or your family member has been seriously injured by a negligent driver. The negligence is clear; the injuries are undisputed. A settlement offer is made,... Personal Injury Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-08-13T15:44:49-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/07/deaths_at_home_from_drug_medic.html The use of multiple pain and other prescription medications is leading to deadly results for patients. A recent study indicates that there has been a 700% increase in the number of at-home deaths caused by medication overdoses or errors.... Medical Malpractice Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-07-30T10:39:32-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/07/unfit_truck_drivers_on_virgini.html A recent government watchdog organization’s report estimates that approximately 563,000 commercial drivers (about 4% of commercial license holders nationwide) have medical conditions that would qualify them for full disability benefits. The medical disabilities include impaired vision, hearing, seizures, heart attacks,... Trucking Accident Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-07-23T16:10:48-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/07/skin_cancer_on_the_rise_for_young_women.html In Virginia Beach and across Hampton Roads, summer is synonymous with going to the beach or pool and catching rays. However, the dangers associated with unprotected sun exposure have been once again highlighted by a government cancer study released yesterday.... Medical Malpractice Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-07-11T15:20:28-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/07/brain_damaged_child_parents_wi.html A jury recently awarded nearly $20 million to a child and his parents. The medical negligence did not occur in Virginia, but in New York. The child was born in 1998 with cerebral palsy after an oxygen-deprived delivery which resulted... Birth Injury Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-07-03T08:52:38-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/06/navy_seeks_to_reduce_virginia.html Anyone who drives on Route 264 in Virginia Beach and Norfolk knows about the prevalence of motorcycles, many of them sport bikes operated by young Navy personnel. Some sport bike models can reach a top speed of 200 mph. Motorcycle... Personal Injury Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-06-13T09:12:48-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/06/driving_while_texting_causes_a.html Virginia drivers who want to lower their chance of being in a crash should take note of a government study that found that 80% of vehicle accidents are caused by distracted drivers. Another compelling statistic reveals that drivers between the... Auto Accident Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-06-10T13:05:14-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/05/virginia_auto_crash_claims_two.html Two sisters who died in a Virginia car crash on Tuesday were wearing their seatbelts and alcohol was not a factor. In other words, the two main elements of most auto fatalities were not present. A recent study published by... Auto Accident Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-05-23T08:45:00-05:00 http://www.virginiainjurylawblog.com/2008/05/virginia_birth_injury_case_set.html A Virginia child with brain damage and cerebral palsy caused by oxygen deprivation at birth has received a $1.35 million settlement. The plaintiff asserted that the doctors failed to respond to their son’s deteriorating condition in the hours before his... Medical Malpractice Jonathan L. Thornton 2008-05-22T09:15:00-05:00