by Bettina Altizer | Sep 3, 2019 | Personal Injury, Virginia Law
Pain and Suffering is a category of non-economic damages calculated in a personal injury settlement or decision. One question frequently asked of personal injury attorneys is “What is included in pain and suffering?” Damages paid for pain and suffering depend upon the...
by Bettina Altizer | Apr 18, 2019 | Back and Neck injury, Brain Injury, Burn injuries, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Wrongful Death
A “catastrophic injury” refers to injuries people sustain that are quite serious and redefine lives. But what is a catastrophic injury? Definition A number of types of injuries may be considered catastrophic. The classification is not based upon the specific type of...
by Bettina Altizer | Dec 13, 2017 | Automobile Collision, Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
What is the cause of paralysis in car crashes? Serious auto accidents often lead to serious injuries, including paralysis. There are three types of injuries that can be the cause of paralysis in car crashes. When an auto accident causes a “catastrophic injury” to a...