Although Halloween is a holiday often associated with children, costumes, and trick-or-treating, many adults also enjoy dressing up and going to Halloween parties and events. Costume parties, witch balls, and private house parties are held across Virginia and the United States. So why would Virginia…
There is no doubt that understaffing in nursing homes is a significant issue in Virginia and across the country. Not having enough staff often leads to abuse and neglect of residents. Incredibly, one major investigation found that regulators have allowed thousands of nursing homes nationwide…
Wrongful death claims arise when a person dies due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another party. Virginia law allows survivors of victims whose death was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party or parties to pursue financial compensation. Some…
Currently, 24 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Another 14 states now allow the drug for medical uses (requiring a medical card issued by the state). In 2021, the state of Virginia passed a law that allows adults to legally possess up to…
Most people are aware that the law allows victims to sue for medical malpractice if they have suffered injury or illness because of the negligence of a medical provider or facility. Typically, when one thinks of malpractice, they often think of medical professionals such as…
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) estimates that 9,188 pedestrians died in traffic or non-traffic incidents in 2022. (Non-traffic incidents occur in driveways, parking lots, or other private property areas.) The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) notes that deaths from vehicle crashes with…
Charitable immunity is a legal doctrine that shields certain charitable organizations from liability in personal injury claims. To qualify for charitable immunity, an individual or organization must show that they were engaged in providing aid, shelter, emergency response, advice, or comfort at the time that…
Tour bus crash on I-490 near Rochester, NY leaves 1 dead, 28 injured. Driver cited for fatigue and speeding. The Long Island accident injury lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. discuss legal implications and passenger rights in tragic bus accidents. Tour Bus Crash on I-490 Near…
Sacramento, CA — According to CBS13, four people were injured in a multivehicle crash on Highway 50 near the Watt Avenue exit on the morning of Thursday, November 14, 2024. California Highway Patrol (CHP) investigators have not yet confirmed what caused the collision, but video…
Fatal I-87 Crash in Woodbury: One Dead, Another Injured in Multi-Tractor Trailer Collision – One person was killed, and another sustained injuries in a collision involving two tractor-trailers and a van. The Goshen truck accident lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. | The Disability Guys…
