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Q: What is mild brain injury?

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][fusion_text]Mild traumatic brain injury is also called “subtle acquired brain injury.” People with mild or subtle brain injuries have cognitive, psychological and physical symptoms that occur after the injury. They usually do not experience a prolonged period of unconsciousness or coma. In fact, some individuals report no loss of consciousness. The effects of a mild brain injury can range from psychological problems such as depression and anxiety to substance abuse and/or addiction. Through recent research we have learned that mild brain injury can produce problems that occur long after the initial injury and can affect many aspects of a person’s life.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: My loved one was killed by a drunk driver. What are my rights?

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I believe I am a victim of Virginia medical malpractice. Should I report my suspicions to any organization or institution?

By Lawrence K. Land|2016-03-25T23:11:20-04:00February 26th, 2016|Catastrophic Injury, General, Wrongful Death|

Yes, you should report if you have reason to believe that you are a victim of Virginia medical malpractice and that a [...]

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Can I sign up to get alerts on product recalls?

By Lawrence K. Land|2016-12-18T22:31:26-05:00February 26th, 2016|Catastrophic Injury, General, Wrongful Death|

Yes, there is an alert system you can sign up on for product recalls. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has [...]

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Does Virginia have a dog bite law?

By Lawrence K. Land|2016-12-18T22:31:26-05:00February 26th, 2016|Catastrophic Injury, General|

Virginia does not have a Dog Bite Statute. However an injured person can recover damages for injuries caused by a [...]

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What is mild brain injury?

By Lawrence K. Land|2016-12-18T22:31:26-05:00November 20th, 2015|Catastrophic Injury|

Mild traumatic brain injury is also called “subtle acquired brain injury.” People with mild or subtle brain injuries have cognitive, [...]

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My loved one was killed by a drunk driver. What are my rights?

By Lawrence K. Land|2016-12-18T22:31:26-05:00November 20th, 2015|Motor Vehicle Accident, Wrongful Death|

You do have rights under Virginia State Law. You have the right to pursue the driver of the vehicle and [...]

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My doctor prescribed the right drug, but the wrong dosage. Can I file a medical malpratice claim?

By Lawrence K. Land|2016-12-18T22:31:26-05:00November 20th, 2015|General|

If your doctor prescribes the right drug but in the wrong dosage, this may be considered legally negligent and may [...]

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When someone is in a vehicle accident who should be called first, the insurance company or an accident lawyer?

By Lawrence K. Land|2016-12-18T22:31:26-05:00November 20th, 2015|General, Motor Vehicle Accident|

I will answer your question from my book 5 DEADLY SINS THAT CAN DESTROY YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM. THE FIRST DEADLY [...]

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