Consumers rely on manufacturers to make and sell safe products. However, there are times when a product such as a car’s airbag, a children’s toy, or a medical device could cause an injury or hazard. When a safety problem or health risk is recognized, consumers…
There are many fun-filled activities that require participants or guardians to sign a liability waiver before they are allowed to participate. In fact, you’ve likely signed several of them throughout your life. For example, you must sign waivers to enjoy trampoline parks, ice rinks, obstacle…
It takes less than half an hour to get from Alexandria City, Virginia, to downtown Washington, D.C., and even less time to cross the border from one state to the other. Both adopted Vision Zero, a global initiative to put an end to traffic deaths…
Golf is one of America’s favorite pastimes, and its popularity is understandable. Playing golf can help keep a person fit while relieving stress. At the same time, it provides an opportunity to exercise and socialize with friends. According to the Professional Golf Association, in 2024…
Since the Virginia Supreme Court ruling in Manu v. GEICO Cas. Co., 293 Va. 371 (2017), insurance companies have frequently taken advantage of the lack of bad faith laws in Virginia. People who suffered personal injuries from car accidents caused by underinsured motorists (UM) or…
Car crash burn injuries range in severity, and some people are lucky enough to have burns minor enough to recover quickly. However, burn injuries can be permanently disfiguring and even fatal in the most severe instances. A person might face months or years of painful,…
After a personal injury claim is settled, many plaintiffs will receive their settlement in a one-time, lump sum payment, but this isn’t the only option. A plaintiff may opt for a structured settlement instead, which has several benefits, especially for children and older adults. How…
Tour bus crash on I-490 near Rochester, NY leaves 1 dead, 28 injured. Driver cited for fatigue and speeding. The Long Island accident injury lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. discuss legal implications and passenger rights in tragic bus accidents. Tour Bus Crash on I-490 Near…
Sacramento, CA — According to CBS13, four people were injured in a multivehicle crash on Highway 50 near the Watt Avenue exit on the morning of Thursday, November 14, 2024. California Highway Patrol (CHP) investigators have not yet confirmed what caused the collision, but video…
Fatal I-87 Crash in Woodbury: One Dead, Another Injured in Multi-Tractor Trailer Collision – One person was killed, and another sustained injuries in a collision involving two tractor-trailers and a van. The Goshen truck accident lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. | The Disability Guys…
