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Yes. Foreign objects left in the body can lead to life-threatening infections, bowel perforations, organ damage, severe pain, other injuries, and death. Even in the best case, the patient is subjected to the physical and emotional tolls of further operations, the risks of anesthesia errors, hospitalization, unsightly scars, and medical expenses. These cases require a thorough understanding of operating room procedures and the various roles of the surgeons and surgical nurses. Richmond medical malpractice attorney Josh Silverman has successfully handled many cases involving retained surgical bodies. Examples include sponges forgotten during gallbladder removal surgery, a hysterectomy, and c-sections.

If injuries are not fatal, the motorcyclist will probably need extensive medical care and rehabilitation to recover. Such injuries are also likely to keep the injured party out of work for an extended period of time. If another driver was responsible for the accident, then he or she is liable for the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering, and more. If a fatality occurs, the negligent party is also responsible for funeral costs, loss of income for the family, and loss of companionship for loved ones.

Many people stereotype motorcyclists as reckless and thrill-seeking and therefore believe that they cause all accidents involving motorcycles. In fact, many motorcyclists take all the necessary precautions to stay safe on the road. Other drivers, however, do not. Negligence by other drivers is commonly the cause of these accidents. Common causes include: - Speeding - Distracted Driving - Unsafe Turns - Driving Under the Influence

Bike accidents may be caused by a combination of factors — some controllable and others not. The following may be responsible: - Drivers - Pedestrians - Other Cyclists

Possible injuries that you can potentially seek financial compensation may include: - Road Rash - Head and Brain Injury - Neck Injury - Spinal Cord Injury - Broken Bones - Death

You should contact Mr. Silverman as soon as possible for assistance. With the help of his team, he can thoroughly investigate the cause of the crash. Then, you should seek medical attention following an accident. Your health is a priority. This is important to do even if you think you are uninjured or your injuries are minor. Many accident injuries fail to become fully apparent until some time after an accident. Attending all of your appointments creates medical bills and records which can help prove the damage a commercial truck caused you. If able, you should collect the contact information of any witnesses to the accident. You should also collect the insurance information of the truck driver and any other vehicles involved in the accident. Mr. Silverman recommends using your phone to take photos of the scene of the accident to document the damage.

Truck accidents are most often the result of driver negligence in some way or another, such as drunk driving. Some of the most common causes of trucking accidents include: - Distracted Driving - Driver Fatigue - Neglected Maintenance - Broken Lights - Defective Parts - Reckless Driving

If a car accident results in an injury or death, causes more than $1,000 of property damage, or both, and the driver does not follow their duty to stop, they can be charged with a Class 5 felony. A conviction could lead to 1 to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. If the accident causes $1,000 of property damage or less, the driver who left the scene can be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor. A conviction is punishable by up to a year in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both.

People involved in hit-and-run accidents aren't limited to just other motorists. Motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists can also be involved in car accidents where the other driver flees the scene of an accident. These victims may experience significant personal injuries since they're not protected by metal encasing and seatbelts like motorists. After receiving emergency medical attention, it is important to contact an attorney, even if you don't know the identity of the hit-and-run driver. While you focus on recovering, attorney Josh Silverman can begin gathering security footage and eyewitness accounts. Our firm will also handle discussions with your insurance.

Our legal team handles claims for the following types of accidents: - Trucking Accidents - Car Accidents - Motorcycle Accidents - Drunk Driving Accidents - Pedestrian Accidents - Bicycle Accidents - Hit-and-Run Accidents

Proving negligence is often the key in a car accident case. Generally speaking, Mr. Silverman will have to prove that the defendant breached their legal duty to act in a responsible and safe manner, demonstrate that their negligence caused your injury, and illustrate the full extent of the harm caused by your injuries. If a driver fails to exercise reasonable care and caution on the road, they can be found liable for your car accident. Our law firm looks at several resources like police reports, witness statements, local traffic laws, and accident reconstruction to determine who is to blame for the collision. We utilize our background in winning these cases and our network of expert witnesses and investigators. For accidents involving trucks, the commercial trucking company may also be held responsible for your injury claim. It is critical for your personal injury attorney to be knowledgeable about trucking safety regulations. These include the maximum allowable time to drive between rests, safety equipment, and load securing.

In most cases the statute of limitations in Virginia is two years from the date of the auto accident. If a lawsuit is not filed within two years of the auto accident, the claim will most likely be dismissed. There are exceptions that lengthen the statute of limitations. For example, except in medical malpractice cases, the two year statute of limitations does not apply for children until the child reaches the age of 18. Therefore the child has until he or she is 20 years old to file a lawsuit. Injuries caused by government employees while they are on the job may be subject to a shorter statute of limitations. If you are injured by a "phantom driver," i.e. run off of the road you must report the claim within 30 days to pursue it. The statute of limitations is strictly enforced. Therefore it is never too soon to contact an attorney to determine your legal rights and obligations.

The standard type of compensation in a personal injury case is compensatory damages. Compensatory damages can be awarded to reimburse you for both quantifiable economic losses and subjective non-economic losses. Richmond personal injury lawyer Josh Silverman can seek compensatory damages for the following and more: - Pain and Suffering - Property Damage - Medical Expenses - Lost Wages - Lessened Earning Capacity - Loss of Companionship

Silverman Law Firm represents most of our personal injury, products liability, and malpractice clients on a contingency fee basis. Our clients need not pay any fee for our time and effort unless we are successful in obtaining a recovery. If we are successful, our fee is a percentage of the recovery. This creates a financial incentive for us to work our hardest to obtain the largest settlement or verdict for our clients while minimizing our clients' financial risk in personal injury, products liability, and malpractice cases. If you wish to discuss your specific case and possible fee arrangements, please contact us.

Silverman Law Firm offers services related to: - Medical Malpractice - Auto & Truck Accidents - Product Liability - Nursing Home Abuse - Premises Liability - Motorcycle Accidents -Hit-and-Run Accidents - Wrongful Death