Distracted driving incidents have been steadily increasing over the past few years with no signs of slowing down. In fact, they have now surpassed even drunk driving as the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
The Collateral Source Rule prohibits a party from introducing evidence of insurance or a third-party providing coverage in order to offset any type of damages claimed. This rule applies to both plaintiffs and defendants in every personal injury case. A defendant cannot introduce evidence that…
As the country begins to open up from the COVID-19 pandemic, people in the bustling streets of the District of Columbia will now be better protected than they were last summer. Washington, D.C., and four states (Virginia, Alabama, Maryland, and North Carolina) still hold to…
When someone is injured in a car crash, the at-fault driver’s car insurance pays for the defense of their claim. This includes paying for the medical expert the defense uses to testify against plaintiffs in personal injury cases. As plaintiff’s personal injury attorneys, our office…
Pedestrian injuries and fatalities in Virginia and across the U.S. have steadily increased over the last couple of decades. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 1,625 vehicle crashes involving pedestrians in 2019, and 124 were fatal. These deaths accounted for 15%…
One of several laws enacted in the 2021 Virginia legislative session that will benefit consumers is an upcoming increase in the minimum automobile liability insurance limits. Briefly, automobile liability insurance is the insurance that provides financial protection to you in the event you cause a…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in significant ways, and we have seen a difference in how we work and attend school. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 93% of households with school-aged children are engaged in some form of distance learning,…
Following the recent recall of about four million Philips CPAP and Bi-PAP machines, an Oregon professional truck driver has filed a new class-action lawsuit against the company, seeking damages because of interruption to his sleep apnea treatment. He seeks to represent all others similarly situated…
Between three and four million Philips brand assisted breathing devices are being voluntarily recalled in the U.S. due to a part that may be degrading into a toxic carcinogen. A polyurethane foam component designed to keep the machines quietly running can break down into small…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that Smiths Medical has recalled nearly 1.5 million syringes used to draw and inject insulin into diabetic patients. The FDA identified this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type, and indicates that…
