Police, prosecutors, judges and juries all take drunk driving very seriously, even if the offender has no criminal history at all. The only way to be completely safe from a DWI conviction is to never drive after having even a single drink. Any time you are pulled over by the police, leave your hands visible, …
Filing Nursing Home Lawsuits Due to Neglect in the Age of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a high-stakes situation for families who have loved ones in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. With many of these facilities now saturated with coronavirus cases, elderly residents have been left to suffer the consequences of inadequate care—in many cases, this means preventable death. The Health Crisis Has a …
How safe are Pitbull and Pitbull Mixed-Breeds as a family pet?
Reviewed by Ed Atkinson, Virginia Personal Injury AttorneyLast updated: April 2026Based on Virginia personal injury law and Atkinson Law case experience The mention of Pitbull-breed dogs stirs up strong feelings. Some people swear to their gentleness, while others are uncomfortable being near them. Most Pittbull owners will tell you that their temperament is much more …
3 Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Each individual that lives in a nursing home has a story. While the large majority of nursing homes provide a safe environment for the elderly individuals living in the nursing home, there are unfortunately some nursing homes that neglect their residents. If you or someone you know is concerned about the experience that your loved …
Most Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is never a fun topic to discuss. If you have a loved one residing in any type of nursing home or long-term care facility, it’s important to recognize signs of abuse. If we can condemn these actions, we can improve not only the standard of care for our loved ones, but a …
Eye Opening Stats on Nursing Home Abuse
If you’ve never done your research on nursing home abuse, it’s time to get familiar with a few statistics. At Atkinson Law, we have seen so many families alarmed at the eye-opening stats regarding nursing home abuse this day in age. The truth of the matter is, millions of our elderly Americans are abused or …
Nursing Home Ownership, Neglect and Elder Abuse
A recent investigation by NBC News reveals a pattern of neglect and criminality at nursing homes and elder care facilities owned and operated by Skyline Healthcare. While the report is deeply disturbing, it reveals what nursing home negligence attorneys and victims know all too well: corporate cost cutting and low government oversight translate into systematic …
“On the cover of the Rollin’ Stone!” – Atkinson Law in the news
I am pleased to report that Atkinson Law settled two cases in December with a combined value of $1.15 million, and it earned an article in Virginia Lawyers Weekly, a statewide trade publication. It all arose out of a serious car accident on the eastern shore. My clients were making a left turn with a …
Adopted Pit Bull Mauls and Kills Elderly Owner
On June 1st, just hours after being adopted, a pit bull attacked and killed its 90-year-old owner at her Virginia Beach, Virginia home. The deceased’s daughter told WAVY that she witnessed the pit bull, “Blue” kill her mother in a vicious and unprovoked attack. Notably, the daughter said she was playing with the dog outside …
Norfolk Traffic: New Bike Lanes on Llewellyn
For the past several weeks, the city of Norfolk has been altering Llewellyn Avenue, converting two automobile lanes into bicycle lanes between downtown and 35th Street. I was excited about this development when it was first announced, and I wrote about it in my personal injury lawyer blog last year. “Putting the sexy back in …