In 2015, a 58-year-old man riding his bicycle in Sherman Oaks, California suffered severe injuries when his bike hit a pothole, causing him to lose control of the bike and fall to the ground. The man suffered severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractured bones. He sued the city of Los Angeles, alleging in his…
A hit-and-run accident in James City County, Virginia (VA), left a scooter driver with major lacerations and other serious injuries. The crash occurred on Pocahontas Trail near the intersection with Woodside Drive. According to information released by investigators, the car hit the scooter from behind. The driver behind the wheel never slowed or stopped, and the…
Many garages and parking lots throughout North Carolina have automatic gates which help control the traffic that enters and exits the area. But there are many incidents of these gates malfunctioning, causing serious injuries to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists who may be coming into or leaving the area. Statistics show parking lot gate arms are…
Each year, there are 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed in this country. Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers and conditions are caused by decades of on-the-job asbestos exposure. For years, asbestos was used in all kinds of building materials, as well as equipment commonly used by railroad workers. Our Virginia personal injury law firm has…
To many people, their vehicle is an extension of themselves, and as such, many owners will add their own personalized touches. This can be done with seat covers, bumper stickers, and other items that reflect a driver’s personality. Many drivers also like to hang items from their rearview mirror, like car fresheners, graduation tassels, or…