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U.S. will require all new cars to have auto emergency braking systems

  • June 11, 2024
  • Blog
  • Robert C. T. Reed

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,...

Mic McConnell to swim across Chesapeake Bay to raise money for cancer research

  We were grateful to have Mic sit with us and share his story. Below is a transcript of this inspiring interview. A&A: Mic, thanks so much for meeting with...

The impact of auto recalls on product liability cases

  • June 4, 2024
  • Blog
  • R. Christopher Jones

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...

Firm celebrates seniors with scholarship dinner

The class of 2024 had an unconventional start to their high school careers. These students began high school at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools were virtual, and many...

Tort reform: Virginia ranks lowest out of neighboring states

  • May 28, 2024
  • Blog
  • Scott D. Carlton

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

  • May 21, 2024
  • Blog
  • Christopher J. Toepp

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

  • May 20, 2024
  • Blog
  • Abbigale E. Bricker

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

  • May 17, 2024
  • Blog
  • Jennifer G. Capocelli

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,...