Every May, Virginia and the rest of the country recognize Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The goal of the safety campaign is to remind motorists that they share the road with motorcyclists and to educate them so they understand motorcycle driving behaviors and how to operate their vehicles safely around them. The campaign also promotes increased…
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…
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…