After conducting the most-comprehensive review of wrong-way driving crashes in the United States ever attempted, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported in 2012 that The most common scenario for wrong-way driving involved a driver using a highway exit ramp as an on-ramp. The report points out that such wrong-way drivers could be unfamiliar with…
North Carolina personal injury and wrongful death law allows victims to claim compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are available to victims of negligence, and they cover the victim’s medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering. Punitive damages are available to victims of reckless behavior who have already proven that they deserve compensatory…
Under Virginia law, businesses have a duty of care towards pedestrians who visit their property. This duty is non-delegable, which means it cannot be delegated or outsourced to a third party. The Concept of Non-Delegable Duty in Premises Liability Cases The basis of any premises liability case is that a business owner is responsible for…
Watch out for drain holes. A deliveryman in Richmond, Virginia (VA) seriously injured his knee after he stepped into an uncovered drain hole while wheeling a loaded handcart to a restaurant. This slip and fall accident re-aggravated a previous knee injury that produced a torn meniscus. The deliveryman retained legal counsel and was able to…
Each year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues approximately 400 recalls for products that are dangerous or defective. Last month alone (April 2020), there were 23 products recalled, including ATVs, electric appliances, children products, and essential oils, because they posed a dangerous risk to consumers. Any company that designs and/or manufactures products has a…