Blog
The purpose of this blog is simply to share with you some general information or developments involving personal injury law. It may reference an article, a case, a new statute or Supreme Court decision. Our articles will be short and to the point, perhaps with links to other sources of information.
There will also be commentary by our attorneys and staff regarding our personal involvement in personal injury litigation… these comments will be restricted to general observations about the issues we deal with on a daily basis.
NEWS BLOG
CASE TYPES: Automobile Crashes, Motorcycle Accidents, Hit By Drunk Driver, Catastrophic Injuries, Tractor Trailer Collisions, Head & Brain Injuries, Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Neck & Back Injuries, Spinal Injury & Paralysis, Bicycle Injuries, Concussions, Bus Accident, Distracted Driving, Wrongful Death Cases
When people think of injuries after an accident, they often focus on broken bones, surgeries, or visible scars. But many accident victims suffer a different kind of injury — one that doesn’t show up on an X-ray or MRI. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a very real, medically recognized injury, and it is far more common after serious accidents than most people realize.
CASE TYPES: Automobile Crashes
Getting your child ready to be a safe, responsible driver is important for everyone on the road. Start by providing comprehensive driving lessons that cover essential skills, such as defensive driving, proper road etiquette, and navigating various weather conditions. Encourage them to practice regularly in different driving environments to build experience. It’s vital to ensure […]
Recent statistics indicate that around 17% of all vehicle crashes in Virginia are associated with distracted driving. These incidents result in significant losses for Virginia residents, including time, financial resources, and, tragically, even lives. To mitigate hazardous driving practices, the state has enacted various laws that impose severe and progressively harsher penalties on drivers found […]
Type of Action: Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Collision Description of Case: The decedent, age 36, was married and the father of three young children. The decedent was a hard-working, blue-collar employee, a wonderful husband and father and someone widely admired by those who knew him. Significant investigation was performed by plaintiff’s counsel pre-filing. Prior to […]
CASE TYPES: Tractor Trailer Collisions, Automobile Crashes, Wrongful Death Cases, Catastrophic Injuries, Head & Brain Injuries, Spinal Injury & Paralysis, Neck & Back Injuries, Hit By Drunk Driver, Motorcycle Accidents, 18-Wheeler Accidents, Concussions, Pedestrian Accidents, Bus Accident, Distracted Driving, Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Semi Truck & Big Rig Truck Accidents, Passenger Accidents
The impact of motorcycle crashes can be shattering, ranging from loss of life, permanent brain injury, and amputation, not to mention serious financial injury. Here are some tips to help us all keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways.
The family of Shawn Soares is represented by the personal injury law firm of Cannella & O’Neal in downtown Richmond, VA. A civil wrongful death lawsuit against the involved drivers is pending further investigation and prosecution by the Richmond Commonwealth Attorney’s office.
CASE TYPES: Tractor Trailer Collisions, Automobile Crashes, Uber & Lyft Cases, Catastrophic Injuries, Head & Brain Injuries, Spinal Injury & Paralysis, Neck & Back Injuries, Hit By Drunk Driver, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Injuries, Concussions, Pedestrian Accidents, Bus Accident, Distracted Driving, Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Semi Truck & Big Rig Truck Accidents, Whiplash Injuries, Passenger Accidents
If you have been seriously injured or are unsure as to the outcome of your injury, you should contact an experienced attorney at Cannella & O’Neal as soon as possible to advise you of your rights. It is important that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence and investigate thoroughly. There is a statute of […]
CASE TYPES: Automobile Crashes, Wrongful Death Cases, Uber & Lyft Cases, Catastrophic Injuries, Head & Brain Injuries, Spinal Injury & Paralysis, Neck & Back Injuries, Concussions, Pedestrian Accidents, Distracted Driving, Whiplash Injuries, Passenger Accidents
If you are injured by a rideshare vehicle or have been involved in a Lyft or Uber accident, you should contact us promptly so that we can demand that the rideshare company preserves vital evidence as to the driver’s status at the time of the collision.