Any type of injury to a child can be alarming, but traumatic head injuries are especially frightening for parents. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 435,000 children who suffer a brain injury each year in this country. Many of these children do recover from their injury,…
Premises liability is the potential legal liability of a property owner or operator for injuries sustained by a visitor due to hazardous conditions on the premises. If you are injured at a party at your neighbor’s home due to hazardous, neglected stairs, you may be entitled to claim damages for your injury. Types of Premises…
For many people, riding in the back of a truck is a thrilling experience. It might be fun, but it is also quite dangerous. In many states, there are at least some legal rules for passengers riding in the back of trucks. Some states do not have any such legislation. There are 20 states in…
While the Coronavirus is affecting the way many people in North Carolina and across the country are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday is traditionally known as one where people head to the pubs and bars to celebrate. Unfortunately, some of these people make the often-tragic mistake of getting in their vehicle to drive while…
During 2018, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles recorded the following statistics. Crashes by Driver Error in Virginia During 2018 Vehicle Type Number Cause Passenger (e.g., car, SUV, pickup) 17.809 Failure to Yield 6,428 Ran Traffic Control (e.g., stop sign, yield sign, red light) 3,024 Improper Turn Commercial Motor Vehicles (e.g., delivery trucks) 161…