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.
Many fun-filled activities require participants or guardians to sign a liability waiver before they are allowed to participate. Virginia is one of just a few states where a release of liability waiver isn’t enforceable.
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…
Mishaps on golf courses can lead to serious issues. When on or near a golf course, you need to exercise caution and be aware of the risks before heading out for a round.
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.
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.
There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth. The drivers involved in a car crash almost always have different recollections of how the crash occurred. Thankfully, new technology has made it easier to determine the truth — all thanks…
Being injured in a car crash can be overwhelming, and the full extent of your injuries and property damage may not be known for days or weeks following the accident. However, insurance companies need to be informed of accidents quickly. This can create a sticky…
In recent years, e-bikes have grown in popularity. In the U.S., there are more than one million enthusiasts who have an e-bike of their own. This mode of transportation, powered by electronically chargeable batteries, has been lauded by commuters avoiding the high price of filling…
While no one expects to be injured during a vacation, the unknown layout of the property, the relaxed nature of the vacationers, and alcohol are just some of the factors that lead to injuries at these vacation homes.
With spring approaching, more Virginians are pulling bikes out of their garages for recreation, commuting, and exercise. Unfortunately, not all bicyclists who hit the roads will stay out of harm’s way and could be involved in a Virginia biking accident. In May of 2023, there…
