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Do you need information about your accident, arrest or traffic ticket? If so the attorneys at Tavss Fletcher believe that our article library will help you understand Virginia law, your rights and the best way to proceed with your case. Please feel free to browse through the following sections. As always, if you have any questions at all do not hesitate to contact your experienced Virginia Beach attorney today for a consultation.
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Road Safe AmericaRode Safe America is a non-profit organization that strives to make the trucking industry safer. The organization works with both state and local governments to encourage the passage of laws and regulations that would help reduce the number of fatal accidents caused by overtired and underpaid truckers.
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Saferoads.org- A look at the dangers of large truck accidentsThe non-profit organization saferoads.org is an advocate for highway and auto safety that works with consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents to make America’s roads safer. In this article we will be looking at how large trucks represent a significant threat on the roads of Virginia and across the nation.
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The Hurt Report- Motorcycle Accident StudyThough “The Hurt Report” is not a current motorcycle safety study it does give us a good idea of the major causes of motorcycle accidents. Though this will come as no surprise bikers the fact of the matter is that the majority of accidents involving motorcycles are caused by the other vehicle. Please read on to learn more about this important study and how it affects you as a motorcyclist.
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Common Injuries Associated with a Motorcycle AccidentIf you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident you know too well the serious injuries associated with the crash. This article is intended to give you an idea of the most common injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident. In addition, information will be given as to the best steps to take after an accident in Virginia or North Carolina.
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Common Medication Errors and their PreventionMedication errors are one of the more common medical mistakes. Errors by your doctor or pharmacist can cost you your health, even your life. Both medical professionals have the duty to ensure that the drug you are taking is prescribed in the right dose, that it will not interact with another medication and that the drug is appropriate for the diagnosed illness or disease. Please read on to learn more about the most common medication errors and how doctors can work harder to prevent them.
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The Institute of Medicine (IOM)The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies is an independent research organization that works to provide the public with unbiased and authoritative advice. The mission of the IOM is to serve as an advisor to the nation and improve its health. Please read on to learn more about how the IOM works to protect and improve the health and well being of our citizens.
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The Four Most Common Medical ErrorsThe most common medical mistakes don’t just happen to strangers; chances are you or a loved one will be a victim of medical malpractice sooner or later. This article will focus on medical mistakes made here in Virginia and across the nation. Please read on to learn more about the four most common medical errors and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Three BIG Mistakes Made by Virginia & North Carolina Auto Accident VictimsHurt in a car or truck crash? Read this article right now to make sure that you don’t make one of the three big mistakes that many Virginia and North Carolina auto accident victims make. These errors could cost you your case!
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Virginia / NC Auto Accident Lawyer Discusses Dangers of Drowsy DrivingThere is no question that driving while tired can be hazardous to your safety and the safety of other road users. If you’ve been injured in Virginia or North Carolina because of a drowsy driver, you deserve fair and just compensation for your injuries and suffering.
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Virginia & North Carolina Trucking Company Tricks and How to Fight ThemTrying to get a fast, fair settlement out of a trucking company after a serious Virginia or North Carolina tractor trailer crash can be next to impossible. It is no secret in legal circles that truck companies are good at playing games to avoid paying truck crash victims fair compensation for their injuries. Don’t be a victim again – let the skilled and aggressive truck accident lawyers fight for you.
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Why Cars and Trucks Hit Motorcycles in VirginiaMotorcycle riders are uniquely vulnerable to the actions of car and truck drivers with whom they share the road in Virginia. There are a variety of reasons why Virginia motorists tend to crash into motorcycle riders. None of these reasons excuse an accident, but they help reveal the liability and negligence in a serious motorcycle accident case.
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Penalties for Virginia Marijuana Possession, Cultivation or SaleIf you’ve been charged with the possession, cultivation, or sale of marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia, you may be wondering what penalties are in store for you if you’re found guilty. You may be surprised to find out how serious the consequences are for marijuana related crimes.
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Virginia Drug Possession Lawyer: How Drug Offenses are ClassifiedFacing drug possession charges in Virginia? Make sure you understand how different drugs are categorized into Schedule I, II, III, IV or V classes. The schedule of the drug you are charged with possessing will determine the penalties you could face if convicted. Protect your rights and your freedom by hiring a skilled criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
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Toyota Recalls for Unintended Acceleration and Braking ProblemsThe massive Toyota recall has drivers in Virginia and North Carolina asking: is my car involved? Was the Toyota vehicle that hit me a part of the recall? What can I do if I own a Toyota? Here we summarize information from three of the recent Toyota recalls involving unintended acceleration and braking problems.
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How much do you know about implied consent in Virginia?How much do you know about Virginia’s implied consent law? If you are pulled over by a police officer, you are required by law to submit to breath or blood testing to determine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you refuse, you face special penalties just for refusing – even if you had not been drinking or using drugs. An experienced attorney can help you fight unfair charges of breath test refusal.
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Are doctors over-radiating patients?While you’re receiving radiation treatment for a serious disease, the last thing you expect is to be harmed by the very technology that is helping to save your life. However this is exactly what is happening to patients across the country. Radiation technology has improved to the point that hospitals, doctors, radiation therapists, and government regulators have been unable to keep up with it, and as a result patients are being seriously injured by preventable medical mistakes.
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Do you need a lawyer for your auto accident case?After a serious auto accident you may be wondering if you need to hire an attorney. However, you may be worried about what it will cost and if a lawyer could even make a difference in your case. Often times auto accident attorneys can do the most good in serious crash cases with major physical injuries or in cases involving a vehicle fatality.
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What does the “one-leg” field sobriety test really measure?Have you been subjected to the silly sounding “one-leg stand” field sobriety test? If you have ever experienced this “test” for yourself, you might be wondering what on earth it is good for. Let’s be realistic – how many people can stand calmly on one leg while being scrutinized by a police officer? There are limitations to this test and any decent DUI attorney will fight against accusations of drunken driving based on this and other field sobriety tests.
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Preventable Medical Errors are Still Killing PatientsEven now, ten years after the Institute of Medicine issued a seminal report on patient safety, preventable medical errors are still killing nearly a hundred thousand people every year. Despite major advances in technology, hospitals and doctors are failing to take the necessary steps to reduce the number of preventable medical mistakes experienced by patients every year.
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When a Shift into Reverse Kills or MaimsA recent study by the NHTSA reveals that backup accidents are more dangerous than previously thought. These accidents can happen when an adult or child accidentally or intentionally puts a vehicle into reverse without realizing that another person or child is in the way. New safety features can help mitigate the severity of these accidents, but they are not installed or available on all vehicles.