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Injured in a Medical Transport Vehicle? What Virginia Patients Need to Know

Medical transport injuries in Virginia often happen inside the vehicle, from unsecured wheelchairs to dropped stretchers or loose equipment. Learn the most common risks, who may be liable, and what steps to take if you or a loved one is hurt during non-emergency medical transport.

By Curcio Law

/ 15 Dec 2025

A caregiver using a ramp to put a man in a wheelchair into a medical transport vehicle.

New Push for Cosmetic Safety as Hair Straightener Risks and Lawsuits Grow

Renewed attention on the Safer Beauty Bill Package highlights growing concerns about toxic cosmetic chemicals and hair straightener health risks.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC

/ 10 Dec 2025

A hairdresser wearing gloves applies hair straightening products with a comb to a client's hair.

Gulf Oil Lease Lawsuit Raises Questions for Offshore Workers

A federal lawsuit aims to halt a massive Gulf oil lease sale. While the case centers on environmental review, the article explores how expanded drilling could affect offshore workers.

By Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain

/ 9 Dec 2025

Dark ominous storm cloud with distant rain over the ocean with an offshore oil derrick drilling rig pump in the distance.

Before 2026: The 3 Numbers Every Law Firm Should Know

If you can't count leads, organic search traffic, and top entry pages, your website is a black box. Here is the simple year end checklist every law firm should ask their agency for before 2026.

By Nick Carroll

/ 9 Dec 2025

iMac on a white desk showing an analytics chart trending upward, with a coffee cup, phone, and potted plants.

Ex-Ridge High School Assistant Track Coach William Alston Arrested on Child Sex Assault Charges

A New Jersey track coach was arrested on multiple felony charges after two children reported sexual assault. Ongoing investigations span two states as officials urge anyone with information to come forward.

By Abuse Guardian

/ 9 Dec 2025

Are There Any Exceptions to the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations?

Virginia personal injury cases must be filed within two years—but several limited exceptions may extend or shorten your deadline. Learn how statutes of limitations work and what happens if you miss the cutoff,

By Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

/ 9 Dec 2025

Personal Injury Law book with a gavel next to it.

Can Bankruptcy Stop Your Virginia Personal Injury Case?

Bankruptcy can complicate a Virginia personal injury case. Learn how filing by you or the at-fault party can affect your rights and recovery.

By Curcio Law

/ 4 Dec 2025

New Attention on Gender Gaps in Crash Safety: Why Female Drivers Remain at Higher Risk

New national attention on outdated crash test standards highlights why women suffer more severe crash injuries. This article revisits our October coverage and explains how new research and advocacy efforts are pushing the U.S. to modernize vehicle safety testing.

By Whitley Law Firm

/ 3 Dec 2025

Car crash testing of two white cars crashing with crash test dummies inside the vehicles.

How Lawyers Should Structure Content for AI Citation and Discovery

AI systems now influence how clients find attorneys, often citing clear, structured legal content in their answers. By writing passage-ready sections that match how generative tools break down questions, lawyers can increase visibility and earn more citations.

By Nick Carroll

/ 2 Dec 2025

Abstract image showing distorted reflections of glowing text inside curved glass surfaces, symbolizing how AI systems break content into fragments and analyze passages rather than full pages.

Atlanta School Bus Incident Prompts Federal Review of Driverless Cars

A recent Atlanta school-bus incident involving a Waymo driverless vehicle has sparked a federal investigation and renewed questions about autonomous vehicle safety. Learn what happened and how laws regulate self-driving cars.

By Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC

/ 1 Dec 2025

Yellow school bus with stop sign arm extended warning cars to stop.

Why Your Law Firm's AI Content Writer Isn't Delivering (And What to Look For Instead)

Your law firm hired an "AI-powered" content writer six months ago. The pricing was reasonable, turnaround was quick, and they promised SEO-optimized content. Six months later, your organic

By David Arato

/ 25 Nov 2025

Why Your Law Firm's AI Content Writer Isn't Delivering (And What to Look For Instead)

Former Gowensville Baptist Church Daniel Kellan Mayfield Gets Maximum 20-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Filming Minors in Church Bathrooms

A former youth pastor was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after more than 5,000 images of child pornography were found on his phone. SC attorney James Moore explains the legal options for victims abused by pastors, including how survivors can hold churches accountable.

By Abuse Guardian

/ 25 Nov 2025

Empty church pews in a dark church with some light shining on one pew.