A $15 million jury award for the plaintiff in a slip and fall lawsuit understandably makes national headlines. The defendant being the Walmart corporation adds to the newsworthiness of the event. But the real story that remains worth telling about a disabling on-the-job injury to a frozen foods delivery driver is how companies often accept…
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…
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…
Under Virginia law, business owners have an obligation of care towards their customers and visitors. The question is – is the obligation of care limited to the premises alone or is it applicable to the parking lot as well? In other words, if you are injured in the parking lot of a business establishment, can…
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…