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Vehicle Accidents

7/7/2010
Lawrence Land
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Norfolk Accidents From Defective Products: Suzuki Recalls Kizashi Sedans

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported Suzuki's recall of 5,107 Kizashi sedans for a problem with a door in vehicles of the model year 2010. Although most Norfolk car accident cases and other vehicle accidents in Virginia result in personal injury or auto accident claims due to another driver's negligence, some crashes may lead to claims for accidents caused by defective products. For help proving liability in your Virginia accident or product liability case, feel free to contact experienced Norfolk auto accident lawyer Lawrence Land toll-free at 800-800-1911.

6/30/2010
Lawrence Land
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Teens Need More Sleep, Later School Start Times to Prevent Virginia Wrecks

Later school start times may significantly decrease the risk of teenage car accidents in Virginia, according to a new study. For more information on Virginia car accidents and how to obtain financial compensation for injuries, contact Norfolk accident attorney Lawrence Land online or at 800-800-1911, and he will answer your questions for free.

6/28/2010
Lawrence Land
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Newport News Truck Accident Caused by Driver Fatigue

A truck crashed into a ditch off I-64 in Newport News when the truck driver fell asleep at the wheel. In many cases, truck drivers submit false logs to their employers so they can meet deadlines or reach destinations more quickly, leading to instances in which the truck drivers fall asleep at the wheel. For more information on Virginia trucking law, contact Lawrence Land toll-free at 800-800-1911.

6/24/2010
Lawrence Land
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Naval Station Norfolk Hosts Fourth Annual Motorcycle Safety Event

Sailers at the Norfolk Naval Station received free motorcycle safety training this month for the fourth year in a row in the Navy's effort to reduce serious and fatal motorcycle accidents in Norfolk and surrounding areas. For more information and helpful resources on motorcycle accidents, injuries, and how to receive the best medical care and help paying for medical bills, contact Lawrence Land at 800-800-1911.

5/31/2010
Lawrence Land
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Virginia Speed Limit Increases To Take Effect July 1

The Virginia speed limit increases that were voted for in February go into effect on July 1, 2010, potentially putting the lives of Norfolk, Nassawadox, Eastern Shore, Newport News, and other Virginia residents even more at risk of vehicle accidents on the roadway. If you have been hurt in a Norfolk car accident or another Virginia area crash caused by a speeding or negligent driver, feel free to contact our firm for free resources and answers to all your questions. Contact Lawrence Land at 757-251-0198.

5/30/2010
Lawrence Land
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Determining Liability in Eastern Shore & Other Virginia Truck Accidents

Although many may think that determining liability in an Eastern Shore truck accident or another Virginia trucking wreck is as simple as reading the police report, some Norfolk trucking accidents and VA truck crashes require further examination. For free help determining liability and answers to your pressing questions regarding Virginia truck wrecks and related injuries, contact Lawrence Land at 757-251-0198.

5/29/2010
Lawrence Land
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Norfolk Man Charged With DUI & Hit-and-Run After Serious Crash

A Norfolk man has been charged with felony hit-and-run personal injury and DUI after striking a utility pole and fleeing the accident scene this month. The condition of the seriously injured passenger has improved, and Norfolk car accident lawyer Lawrence Land hopes for his fast and complete recovery. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a Virginia car wreck, contact Lawrence Land for free resources and answers to your pressing questions. 757-251-0198.

4/30/2010
Lawrence Land
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Wrongful Death From Virginia Truck Accidents

When a large truck collides with a smaller vehicle in Virginia, the consequences of the crash can be catastrophic or tragic, with serious injuries or even death occurring as a result. Familiar with the overwhelming trauma associated with Virginia wrongful death, Lawrence Land devotes his practice to helping families recover monetary compensation after a tragic accident so their financial burdens can be lifted and they can focus on healthy grieving. For more information on Virginia wrongful death from trucking accidents or to obtain free answers to your specific questions, contact Lawrence Land at 800-800-1911.

4/29/2010
Lawrence Land
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Norfolk & Eastern Shore Truck Accidents Caused by Virginia DUI

When a truck driver chooses to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, negligence is a clear factor in a resulting truck accident. It is important to know that truck drivers are required by federal law to be tested for drugs and alcohol after serious crashes. To learn more about Virginia trucking law, the unique rules that apply to DWI/DUI accidents, or how to receive help after a family member's wrongful death from a truck wreck, contact Norfolk and Eastern Shore personal injury lawyer Lawrence Land toll-free at 800-800-1911.

Brain Injury

6/26/2010
Lawrence Land
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Coup & Contrecoup Injuries in Norfolk & Other Virginia Accidents

In Norfolk truck accidents, car accidents, other Virginia wrecks, coup and contrecoup injuries can occur, meaning that individuals involved may suffer serious brain injury. Commited to helping brain injury victims recover financial compensation from negligent parties so the injured can focus on getting better rather than worrying about how to pay for high medical bills, Land will provide you with free resources and answers to all your legal questions. Contact Lawrence Land online or toll-free at 800-800-1911.

5/27/2010
Lawrence Land
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12-Year-Old Boy Suffers Brain Damage After Hit-and-Run | Norfolk Brain Injury Attorney

A 12-year-old boy required hospitalization for brain damage and other serious injuries after a tragic hit-and-run accident in Chicago Sunday, May 23. Although this accident occurred in Chicago, Virginia brain injury attorney Lawrence Land has seen far too many accidents like this occur in Norfolk, Nassawadox, Eastern Shore, Newport News, and other areas of Virginia. Familiar with the potentially devastating effects of traumatic brain injury, Lawrence expresses his deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the child in this accident, and he hopes for his complete and speedy recovery. For more information on Virginia brain injuries and Norfolk accidents, contact Lawrence Land at 757-251-0198.

4/29/2010
Lawrence Land
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Child Brain Injuries in Virginia: Effects of Damage to the Temporal Lobe

After suffering a head injury, a child may be at-risk of suffering a rare brain disorder, called agnosia, that can make it difficult for the child to recognize objects or even people. As an Eastern Shore and Norfolk brain injury lawyer serving various parts of Virginia, Lawrence Land devotes his practice to helping adults and children with brain injury. For free resources and answers to questions concerning Virginia brain injury in general or your unique case, feel free to contact Lawrence Land toll-free at 800-800-1911.

Medical Errors

6/25/2010
Lawrence Land
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Risk of Infection High at Outpatient Surgical Centers in Norfolk & Virginia

When you enter an outpatient surgical center in Norfolk or another part of Virginia, you expect to go home with your condition improved, even if you have to take a little time for recovery. Although concerns regarding infection control have been more commonly associated with hospitals in the past, a recent study conducted by researchers at the CDC revealed that the spread of infection is a frequently occurring risk in outpatient surgical centers. If you or a family member sustained an infection during surgery, at a hospital, or in another medical facility, contact Norfolk and Eastern Shore medical malpractice attorney Lawrence Land online at 800-800-1911.

5/27/2010
Lawrence Land
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Virginia Dental Malpractice: Young Boy Dies After Anesthesia for Standard Dental Procedure

A six-year-old boy tragically died after a dental visit to Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Medical Center in Richmond when he suffered from cardiac arrest after receiving anesthesia. As a Norfolk attorney who represents Virginia victims and family members affected by medical errors or negligence, Lawrence Land is familiar with the indescribable pain of loss associated with wrongful death from Virginia dental malpractice, and he expresses his deepest condolences to the family and friends of this young boy. LAW OFFICE OF LAWRENCE LAND | 757-251-0198.

4/30/2010
Lawrence Land
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Prescription Errors & Wrong Medication in Virginia Medical Malpractice

One of the most common types of medical negligence in Virginia is administering or prescribing the wrong medication to a patient, a mistake that can result in serious side effects or even death. If you believe that a physician, nurse, or another health care professional was negligent regarding the prescribing or administering of medicine to you or a loved one, feel free to contact Norfolk and Eastern Shore medical malpractice attorney Lawrence Land with your most concerning questions, and he will answer them for free. 800-800-1911.

4/30/2010
Lawrence Land
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Types of Virginia Nursing Home Abuse | Norfolk Medical Malpractice Lawyer

When a nursing home, intended to be a safe place of residence for your loved one, fails to provide adequate care to the patient, the emotional, physical, and financial burden on the victim and family members can be tremendous. Knowing that abuse was involved can add weight to already heavy burdens. To learn more about the common types of nursing home abuse, read on, or contact Norfolk medical malpractice lawyer Lawrence Land for free answers to your most important questions. 800-800-1911.

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