Our northern Virginia brain injury lawyers understand the importance of getting skilled, comprehensive medical treatment for your traumatic brain injury. It is crucial if you are to live a free, full life after your injury.
Unfortunately, medicine is a business, and the profit motive is just as strong in a hospital as it is in a corporate boardroom. That’s why so many people come to our brain injury lawyers with tragic medical malpractice claims.
Truly effective brain injury care, including post-operative rehabilitation programs, is not cheap. Medicare and Medicaid have strict guidelines regarding how much care patients receive. And hospitals are often reluctant to offer treatment beyond that which is covered by the government programs.
Hospitals have limited beds, and they have an interest in diagnosing and discharging patients as quickly as possible. This means doctors might flat out miss your brain injury, or they might misdiagnose the type or severity of your brain injury.
The end result of these mistakes is that you don’t receive the care you need. If this has happened to you, our northern Virginia brain injury lawyers can help you pursue the justice and compensation you need with a medical malpractice claim.
In Northern Virginia, we interact with veterans every day. We see soldiers, sailors and airmen from Norfolk Naval Base, Langley Air Force Base, the Hampton VA Hospital and our other military bases all the time.
Sadly, that also means we see the effects of the traumatic brain injuries many of these brave men and women have suffered while deployed overseas.
TBI’s effects linger for years, and most dangerously, past brain injuries make veterans more vulnerable to another injury in their day-to-day lives. Our experienced brain injury attorneys are proud to represent veterans who have suffered brain injuries in Northern Virginia as a result of someone else’s negligence or misconduct.
Your medical history is incredibly important to your case. When you come to a free, no-obligation consultation to speak with our brain injury attorneys, bring all your past medical records, especially those dealing with any brain injuries you suffered while in the service.
Many brain injuries are caused by auto accidents, of course, but our brain injury attorneys also see a number of medical malpractice cases in this area, particularly misdiagnoses.
If you suffered a brain injury, explained your medical history to your doctor and still received an incorrect diagnosis that ignored the warning signs and didn’t properly diagnose a new brain injury, you have a right to pursue justice and compensation.
If you live in the Roanoke, Virginia area and you’re looking for an experienced brain injury attorney, please contact Kalfus and Nachman Attorneys at Law today for a free consultation. We proudly help veterans in these difficult times.
This past winter, which was one of the worst in recent Virginia history, made clear the importance of having up-to-date insurance on your car. On one Friday alone, two inches of snow in Roanoke caused 708 car crashes. This is just the most startling example of why our Roanoke car accident lawyers urge everyone on Virginia roads to get insurance.
It’s the law. But it’s also smart.
With spring and summer rain showers just around the corner, it’s important to remember that even the best drivers can be overwhelmed by poor weather. You can do everything right, only to find yourself hydroplaning on a slick road.
Our car accident lawyers have seen how much easier things are after an accident when all drivers have insurance. Dealing with one of the common car accident injuries is bad enough without worrying about the costs that come with being uninsured.
Of course, auto insurance companies are in the profit-making business, and they’re not necessarily looking out for your best interests. Our car accident lawyers will. We’ll help you deal with the insurance companies after your accident and make sure you have someone fighting for you at all times.
Depending on the nature of the job in question, a wide variety of workplace injuries can occur. Workplace injuries are usually divided into two main categories: (1) those that are caused by a specific accident, and (2) occupational conditions that occur after continuous exposure to toxic substances, or long-term strain and stress on your body.
Some examples of common workplace injuries include:
Any physical injuries sustained on-the-job are most likely covered under the workers’ compensation system – especially if your injury prevents you from adequately performing your job duties. If you have been injured at your workplace, or while performing your job in any other capacity, our experienced Newport News employment attorneys can help you file an accurate, effective claim for workers’ compensation benefits, and guide you throughout the process.
Please contact Kalfus & Nachman today if you need help with your workers’ compensation claim. We represent clients throughout Norfolk, Newport News, and Roanoke, Virginia.
Over 60% of all people killed in car accidents are not wearing a seatbelt, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In contrast, close to 10,000 people survive car accidents every year thanks to proper seatbelt usage. When you consider that seatbelts are only used by 81% of all drivers, the amount of lives that could potentially be saved if 100% of people used them is a staggering number.
Personal injury is still possible if you are wearing a seatbelt in a car accident, but the odds of you suffering a severe, life-changing injury are greatly reduced. Unfortunately, defective seatbelts can nullify these benefits, potentially contributing to serious injuries. Defective seatbelts can be caused by issues like:
Design flaws
Improper labeling
Insufficient directions
Assembly errors
Over the past 10 years, over 1,000 different defective seatbelt recalls have occurred. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident because of a seatbelt defect, you may be able to hold the manufacturer responsible for your losses.
If you or your loved one have been injured in any type of car accident because of someone else’s negligence, please contact Kalfus & Nachman today to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced Norfolk brain injury attorneys.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become one of the signature injuries of the war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Thousands of soldiers have returned home with brain injuries. Thankfully, improved research has led to an increased awareness of TBI and PTSD in war veterans. The symptoms of TBI and PTSD often overlap: both conditions can cause behavioral changes, confusion, memory loss, and sleep problems.
TBI and PTSD often occur in soldiers who are hurt in explosions caused by IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), which are common weapons used in these wars. A recent study revealed that brain injury increased the prevalence of sleep disorders in veterans. Specifically, soldiers with TBI from explosions were more likely to experience insomnia and/or fragmented sleep, whereas soldiers with TBI from blunt force trauma were more likely to experience daytime sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnea, or chronic drowsiness.
The link between brain injury and PTSD underscores our need for better screening processes for veterans who are returning home from Afghanistan or Iraq. If your loved one has been affected by a sleep disorder related to PTSD, it’s a good idea to consult your doctor about whether or not a brain injury is contributing to the problem.
If you or one of your loved ones has suffered a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, please contact Kalfus & Nachman today to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced Norfolk brain injury attorneys.
There were more than 4,200 passengers can crew members on board Carnival’s Triumph cruise ship that was stuck at sea for 5 days last week. Conditions during the ordeal were nothing short of disastrous, as food was extremely scarce and people were forced to sleep on the floor amid sewage.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, a fuel leak from a diesel engine line started the engine room fire which knocked out the propulsion system, power, sewage, heating, and air conditioning on the ship. However, it may take as long as six months before the investigation into the cruise ship accident is complete.
While passengers may have endured one of the most harrowing experiences of their lives, it is likely that they will have a difficult time recovering compensation in a lawsuit. Carnival and other major cruise lines include language in their ticket contracts which strictly limits the amount that can be recovered in a lawsuit, and also requires any potential claim to be filed in a favorable jurisdiction for the cruise line.
In addition, maritime law prohibits passengers from recovering damages associated with emotional distress unless it can be proven that the accident was caused by the cruise line’s negligence. As a result, passengers would need to demonstrate that they suffered a physical injury in the cruise ship accident in order to have a valid claim against Carnival. So far, very few injuries have been reported.
The maritime lawyers at Kalfus & Nachman are currently reviewing cases against Carnival Cruise Line related to this accident. If our attorneys feel you have a valid claim, we will fight aggressively to ensure your rights are protected in court.
Please contact Kalfus & Nachman today to schedule your free Carnival cruise ship accident consultation today. We serve clients in Norfolk, Newport News, and Roanoke, Virginia.
Our clients have worked hard their whole lives. They’ve paid taxes: local, state, federal, payroll, the whole batch. And when they get hurt, they turn to the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to move them through the rough patch in their lives. The Social Security Disability lawyers at Kalfus & Nachman believe you’ve earned these benefits through the sweat of your brow and the money you’ve paid into the system over the years.
However, recent developments make it clear that it might be tougher than ever to access the benefits you deserve. The SSDI fund is in trouble. In this new environment, you need the skilled and experienced Social Security Disability lawyers at Kalfus & Nachman to champion your claim and shepherd it through the confusing application process.
An Exhausted SSDI Fund?
Over the years, more and more people have filed claims with the SSDI and drawn benefits. This number has only increased during the troubling economic times we’ve recently, and are currently, experiencing.
As a result, the SSDI fund is in danger of being exhausted. A recent report by the RAND Corporation found that the SSDI fund is currently spending more money than it takes in.
The result? Unless changes are made, RAND estimates that the fund will become bankrupt in 2016.
What does this mean for you if you’ve been injured and you file for benefits from the SSDI? No one can say for sure, but it certainly will not make your trip through the government bureaucracy any easier. The situation only magnifies your need for representation in the form of experienced Social Security Disability lawyers like the ones at Kalfus & Nachman.
If you’ve been hurt and you’re eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, please contact Kalfus & Nachman Attorneys at Law today for a free consultation.
Fibromyalgia is a common condition that results in body-wide musculoskeletal pain and chronic fatigue, and often contributes to mood changes, anxiety and depression. Because the precise cause of fibromyalgia is not yet understood, however, many people with this debilitating condition have been denied the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits they need.
While many insurance companies do not view fibromyalgia as a disability, a 2012 ruling from the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes the disabling effects of fibromyalgia and offers clarity for SSDI claims examiners and administrative law judges when assessing fibromyalgia cases. If you suffer from fibromyalgia and are considering applying for SSDI benefits, or if you have been denied a previous SSDI claim, the Norfolk Social Security disability lawyers at Kalfus & Nachman may be able to help you.
Our experienced SSDI attorneys have helped numerous individuals and families throughout Virginia get the maximum Social Security benefits to which they are entitled, and we have proven record of success appealing denied claims. Although you are not required to work with a lawyer to file a claim for SSDI benefits or appeal a denial, your chances of receiving benefits are greatly improved when a knowledgeable attorney handles your claim.
Our lawyers understand the extensive medical documentation required to file a successful fibromyalgia claim, and we can lead you through the complex SSDI benefits process to help ensure you receive the financial security you need if you suffer from this painful impairment.
If you or a family member was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and is unable to provide income for yourself or your family, please contact Kalfus & Nachman for your free SSDI benefits consultation. Our Social Security disability lawyers welcome clients from the Norfolk, Newport News and Roanoke, Virginia, areas.
Following an automobile accident, you may be concerned about how much time you have missed from work after being injured.
You may have missed time for being in the hospital directly after the accident or going through the healing process. Or you’ve missed time because you need to go to the doctor for follow-ups or physical therapy to help you recover.
This is one of the most common costs that you can incur from a car accident and can devastate your family much more than the repair costs on your vehicle. The amount of money you can lose from not being at work can really have an effect on you and your loved ones. To help recover some or all of this money, you may need to bring a lawsuit against the driver who caused your automobile accident. In doing so, you’re bringing forth a claim stating that he (and his insurance company) owes you this money you have lost and you need to be repaid for these costs. In preparing for your case, it’s a great idea to keep records of everything. You want to show doctor’s notes, medical expenses, paycheck stubs, tax forms, and any other type of records that show how much time from work you’ve missed. This type of evidence can be extremely beneficial in your case and shows the insurance company and even the judge or jury that your injuries caused you and your family serious problems and the other driver should be made to pay for the harm they caused you as a result of the car accident. Watch the video now to learn more.
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