Virginia personal injury: Crash course in legal lingo
Navigating the complex world of legal jargon can be daunting. This is especially true when dealing with the aftermath of an injury. This blog post is designed to help demystify...
Make a splash this summer: Safety tips for Virginia rivers
With summer now in full swing, families all across Virginia (including my own), will be taking to the water to splash, paddle, float, and enjoy the countless opportunities for outdoor...
U.S. will require all new cars to have auto emergency braking systems
Auto manufacturers are on notice about a mandatory new safety feature that must be installed in every vehicle by 2029: automatic emergency braking. This new rule was finalized on Monday,...
The impact of auto recalls on product liability cases
Since Elon Musk unveiled the concept vehicle in 2019, Tesla enthusiasts have been clamoring for the Cybertruck. The futuristic, stainless-steel clad, electric vehicle was met with such anticipation that nearly...
Tort reform: Virginia ranks lowest out of neighboring states
There is a lot of lobbying and intrigue surrounding tort law. Every year, the insurance industry spends significant time and money persuading politicians in the Virginia General Assembly to take...
The unsettling bridge safety ratings in Virginia
The fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore has brought a renewed focus on the state of bridges across the U.S. Virginia’s rankings are a cause for concern. According to a report...
Dog bites: A comprehensive guide to keeping children safe
Dogs offer companionship, loyalty, and love. For those reasons and more, they have earned the nickname “man’s best friend.” At the same time we cannot turn a blind eye to...
Beers at the bar: Barred from benefits in your workers’ compensation case
According to the National Institute of Health, heavy drinkers were 1.7 times more likely than abstainers to report an accidental injury, 3.8 times more likely to report injuries requiring hospitalization,...