The current law in Virginia “prohibits the reading of any email or text message and manually entering letters or text in such a device as a means of communicating” and “holding a personal communications device while driving in a work zone.” But that all changes…
It’s possible Trump’s campaign strategists have studied the popular trial lawyer’s playbook, Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff’s Revolution and plan to win the election using these trial lawyer psychological techniques.
Virginia Law does not allow insurance companies to automatically exclude coverage for chiropractic treatments and adjustments. Whether the settlement you and your Virginia personal injury attorney negotiate actually includes money to pay for past and ongoing visits to your chiropractor will depend o
As a father and outdoor enthusiast, I could not look away from this headline on the Today website: “7-Year-Old Boy, 2 Other Kids Injured in July 4th ATV Accident.” The tragedy occurred in Dade City, Florida (FL). According to State Highway Patrol officials, the young…
For parents, the day their teenager gets their driver’s license is the day they can retire from being a chauffeur. No more carpooling kids to school or waiting outside movie theatres when your child is late for the pre-arranged pick up time. Unfortunately, it can…
Most of us have older adults in our lives who are either friends or family members. While many of them are still independent despite advanced years, it is natural to worry about their health and their overall safety. They are likely to require at least…
Plaintiffs—that is, victims—in North Carolina personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits can recover punitive damages. According to Chapter 1D of the North Carolina General Statutes (N.C.G.S.), the monetary noncriminal penalties against the individual or organization that caused the injury or death
Though there are a variety of public transportation options in Virginia, driving is still an appropriate choice for many. Being able to transport oneself throughout the city efficiently has an extraordinary impact on the quality of life for an individual. As an individual gets older,…
When it comes to bad weather driving, many people likely think that it is during the winter months that are the most dangerous since snow, ice, and other wintery weather conditions make the roads perilous. However, national statistics reveal that it is actually the months…
Unsurprisingly, the two-part question posed in the title has two answers. No, an Instacart shopper cannot file a workers’ comp claim. Yes, grounds for a slip and fall lawsuit may exist. Both responses merit fuller explanations. Slips and Falls Are a Real Risk First, slips…
Probably not. But some negligent doctors and pharmacists may face liability for ignoring known risks from the medication. The Problem Wholesale orders and prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine sktyocketed after March 21, 2020. On that day, just as U.S. infections and deaths from the novel coronavirus
Yes, but only under a specific set of circumstances. Also, actually receiving any money from the person who made you sick will be difficult. The Legal and Scientific Details If an infected person intentionally transmits a virus, they can be sued for inflicting an intentional…
