Richmond hospital conducts research on brain injury, other ailments

by gma | April 30th, 2010

April 29, 2010

McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond has been conducting research studies for various conditions.

According to The Richmond Times-Dispatch, 400 men and women have taken part in research studies at the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, including studies for those who have suffered brain injuries.

Some of the newer research is looking at helping men and women recover and rehabilitate from polytrauma, a severe brain injury combined with other serious injuries.

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Do you think enough research is done on brain injuries? Are there certain diseases that should be looked into further? What situations do you think make the brain vulnerable to being injured?

If you or someone you know has ever experienced a Richmond brain injury, the Virginia brain injury lawyers at Geoff McDonald & Associates can help.

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Virginia bicyclist dead after accident

by gma | April 22nd, 2010

A Virginia bicyclist was involved in a fatal accident when it was hit by a government vehicle at a busy Virginia intersection.

According to the article from The Daily Progress, the government worker who was involved in the accident was placed on administrative leave with pay.

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Are you an avid Virginia bike rider? What safety precautions do you take before you ride your bike, and what safety concerns do you face in regard to motorists? Do you always feel safe in the areas where you ride in Virginia?

If your loved one or the loved one of someone you know has been involved in a wrongful death accident in Virginia, the Virginia wrongful death lawyers at Geoff McDonald & Associates can help.

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Alcohol to blame for 19-year-old’s death in Virginia

by gma | April 16th, 2010

April 14, 2010

A 21-year-old Virginia man is behind held with no bond and being charged with driving under the influence.

According to an article from The News & Advance, a late-night gathering of young adults who attended a funeral became even more tragic when a vehicle struck and killed one of the attendees, a 19-year-old Virginia man.

The 21-year-old was leaving a gathering early in the morning when the car he was driving struck the 19-year-old, Virginia authorities said in the article.

What penalties should young adults face when charged with DUI? Should judges in Virginia be harsher? What do you think about DUI laws in Virginia?

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If you or someone you know has been involved in an auto accident in Virginia. The Virginia auto accident lawyers at Geoff McDonald & Associates can help.

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Proposed bill could help homeowners with faulty material

by gma | April 12th, 2010

April 8, 2010

According to an article from IFAwebnews.com, the Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia favors the appointment of a state panel to address health and safety issues surrounding Chinese drywall after bills that have been stalled called the drywall flawed.

The article says Jim Cheng, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade, answered a call by Virginia state legislators to create a task force of their peers and representatives of state government to “form a cohesive, coordinated state response to the federal government during their determination of potential federal action” to aid homeowners.

Does your Virginia home contain Chinese drywall, or have you ever used it? What previsions should be in place to ensure faulty materials aren’t used?

If you or someone you know has had a bad experience with defective products, the Virginia defective product lawyers at Geoff McDonald & Associates can help.

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