Home & Family

Our Home & Family section covers topics that affect your daily life—from child and elder safety to consumer protection and premises liability. Learn how legal developments and community initiatives work to keep Virginia families safe.

Understanding the Role of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act in Personal Injury Cases

Almost everyone has experienced that unpleasant feeling of buying a product or service and receiving something less than what they expected. The Virginia Consumer Protection Act forces businesses to be held accountable for how they market their products and services.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 2 Feb 2023

Wooden gavel next to a book about Consumer Protection

What Causes Lithium Batteries to Explode?

Lithium-ion batteries are light, rechargeable, and can be sized to fit nearly any device. Without them, it would be impossible to carry around the smartphones we rely on.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 5 Jan 2023

Injuries Caused by a Dog Attack and Virginia Law

While there are many benefits to owning a dog, they can cause serious physical and psychological injuries when they attack.

By Justin Curcio

/ 17 Nov 2022

Does a Personal Injury Claim Survive the Death of the Parties? Yes…Survival Actions to the Rescue!

While the death of a party no longer extinguishes the claim, it does create some procedural and practical issues that the personal injury lawyer must navigate on the client’s behalf.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 2 Aug 2022

Does a Personal Injury Claim Survive the Death of the Parties? Yes…Survival Actions to the Rescue!

What To Do When Catastrophic Injuries Lead To Wrongful Death Actions In Virginia

A wrongful death action arises when the negligence, or absence of ordinary care, of another causes the death of a person.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 14 Jul 2022

What To Do When Catastrophic Injuries Lead To Wrongful Death Actions In Virginia

Condo Insurance? Why Do I Need That?

Insurance coverage is extremely important as it helps protect those who cause injury and helps properly compensate those injured due to no fault of their own.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 3 Mar 2022

Beware of Exploding Beer Bottles

Unfortunately, the past few years have seen an increasing amount of fruit beers exploding out of their cans and bottles. Why is this happening, and how likely is it to happen to you?

By Thomas Curcio

/ 20 Jan 2022

How To Avoid Tripping Hazards at Home

Trips and falls are a leading cause of injury and death among Americans older than 65 years old.

By Justin Curcio

/ 11 Nov 2021

Beware Before You Bounce. The Dangers of Trampoline Parks.

Indoor trampoline parks have gained popularity in the last several years, and so have the number of injuries at these recreational facilities.

By Rakin Hamad

/ 18 Feb 2021

Beware Before You Bounce. The Dangers of Trampoline Parks.

Navigating the Difficult Terrain of Black Ice in Virginia Personal Injury Cases

Black ice is clear in color, and it gets its name from how it looks on asphalt – dark with a clear glaze and incredibly slippery. Who makes sure the public is protected against potentially dangerous black ice conditions?

By Justin Curcio

/ 19 Jan 2021

Navigating the Difficult Terrain of Black Ice in Virginia Personal Injury Cases

Product Liability Lawsuits: Making Products Safer Benefits Consumers

Product liability lawsuits serve an essential purpose beyond just compensating a consumer injured or killed by a defective product. Such lawsuits force manufacturers into improving the safety of their products.

By Thomas Curcio

/ 19 Nov 2020

Product Liability Lawsuits: Making Products Safer Benefits Consumers

How Being Injured While Pregnant Can Affect a Personal Injury Case

Pregnancy should be an exciting time for expectant mothers, and they take great care in ensuring their baby is in good health. But traumatic events still happen; the experience of a personal injury while pregnant can be extremely stressful and expensive. A pregnant woman who…

By Justin Curcio

/ 6 Nov 2020

How Being Injured While Pregnant Can Affect a Personal Injury Case