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Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
- Fairfax personal injury lawyers Weiner & Spivey want to make sure children are safe, so they give away free helmets to children who need them.
- Winning a fall down case in Virginia is very hard, because the pedestrian must be 'perfect'
- Contributory negligence bars pedestrian claims
- Bicycle Helmets -- Key to Safety
Truck Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Medical Malpractice
- Medical malpractice case dismissed. Statute of limitation was not tolled. Court finds no continuous treatment.
Published case verdicts & settlements
- Plaintiff with Post Concussive Syndrome awarded $214,000 in automobile negligence case.
- Fairfax jury awards $175k for herniated disc injuries from accident on Route 28
- 74-year-old wheelchair-bound FastTran bus passenger awarded $250,000 for fractures.
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Woman tells what it was like when she was a 13 year old girl and regained consciousness after being in a coma from a traumatic brain injury.
Medical Malpractice
- Washington State Supreme Court recently struck down the state's "certificate of merit" law as being unconstitutional.
- hospital safety can be improved with good reporting systems
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- Truck Accidents
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Car Accidents:
- Hurt in an Accident?:How to Find the Perfect Lawyer for You
Finding the lawyer who is right for you and your case is very important. You and your lawyer will be working together for many months, and you should have someone who "fits" you. Here are some ideas to help you successfully find the right attorney for you.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents:
- Fairfax personal injury lawyers Weiner & Spivey want to make sure children are safe, so they give away free helmets to children who need them.
Free bike helmets to children who need them. Fairfax, Virginia lawyers Weiner & Spivey want to make sure children are safe when riding bikes. - Winning a fall down case in Virginia is very hard, because the pedestrian must be 'perfect'
Contributory negligence in Virginia is a total bar to a claim. Pedestrian cases are especially hard because we have all been told to "watch where you're going" since we were young. - Contributory negligence bars pedestrian claims
If you walk, Virginia law favors the careless business (or driver). You will lose your claim if your own behavior contributed to your injury in any way. - Bicycle Helmets -- Key to Safety
Bicycle helmets save lives, especially when the bicyclist is hit by a car or truck. People on bicycles are much like pedestrians when it comes to car and truck accidents -- except they can be thrown farther. This Bicycle Safety Institute website has valuable information on statistics, how to buy and helmets and helmet recalls.
Truck Accidents:
- Watch Out for Trucks On the Highways [PDF]
Trucks are involved in a high number of accidents on the highways, and truck accidents put the truck drivers and the rest of the public at risk for serious injury. - Large Truck Facts and Figures [PDF]
Motorcycle Accidents:
- FAQ Motorcycle Accidents [PDF]
Medical Malpractice:
- Medical malpractice case dismissed. Statute of limitation was not tolled. Court finds no continuous treatment. [PDF]
Virginia has a two-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases that starts to run when the patient is injured. However, there is an exception when the health care provider continues to treat the patient. The trial court in Richmond recently held that there was no continuous treatment for a consulting radiologist who had read 5 separate radiological studies of a patient's brain over a period of 5 years, and the patient's case was dismissed.
Published case verdicts & settlements:
- Plaintiff with Post Concussive Syndrome awarded $214,000 in automobile negligence case. [PDF]
Fairfax Jury awards Plaintiff represented by Weiner & Spivey, Fairfax $214,000 for lacerations to head, broken ribs, post concussive syndrome. - Fairfax jury awards $175k for herniated disc injuries from accident on Route 28 [PDF]
A 52-year-old Plaintiff, represented by Weiner & Spivey, Fairfax, was awarded $175,000 for four herniated discs resulting from a rear-end accident on Route 28. - 74-year-old wheelchair-bound FastTran bus passenger awarded $250,000 for fractures. [PDF]
Fairfax Jury awards wheelchair-bound Plaintiff represented by Weiner & Spivey, Fairfax $250,000 for fractures when her wheelchair fall on a FastTran bus trip.
Traumatic Brain Injury:
- Woman tells what it was like when she was a 13 year old girl and regained consciousness after being in a coma from a traumatic brain injury.
In her book, My Lost Summer, Elizabeth Fryer writes about what it was like as a child emerging from a coma after the traumatic brain injury (TBI)she suffered in a horseback riding accident. Her book is full of information that every family member and caregiver ought to know, written from the child's point of view.
Medical Malpractice:
- Washington State Supreme Court recently struck down the state's "certificate of merit" law as being unconstitutional. [PDF]
Virginia has a "certificate of merit" requirement -- a plaintiff cannot serve a lawsuit on a doctor or other health care professional without having a statement that the case has merit. The Washington Supreme Court recently held such a requirement unconstitutional: "The certificate of merit requirement essentially requires plaintiffs to submit evidence supporting their claims before they even have an opportunity to conduct discovery and obtain such evidence." - hospital safety can be improved with good reporting systems [PDF]
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Car Accidents
- I was just in a car accident, and the other driver’s insurance company keeps calling and asking me for information. What should I tell them?
I was in an accident, and my airbags deployed. I have a few bruises but otherwise feel okay. Should I still go to a doctor?
I was recently in a car accident. I haven't been to the doctor, but I'm beginning to feel sore and stiff. Should I go to the doctor now even though it's been several days since the accident?
Truck Accidents
- What should I do if I'm involved in a truck accident?
- Do I need a lawyer if I am in an accident with a large truck?
- Why do I need a lawyer who handles large truck accident cases?
Motorcycle Accidents
- What are the traffic statistics on motorcycle accidents?
- How many people are injured or killed in the United States in motorcycle accidents?
- What is the main cause of death in these accidents?
Medical Malpractice
What do I have to prove to win a medical malpractice case?
How do I prove the doctor or hospital was negligent and caused my injury?
What kinds of medical malpractice cases do you take?