Most of us have heard the details of at least one premises liability case before. Perhaps somebody fell down the steps to a store because no one bothered to make sure they were free from ice and snow, or somebody sued a supermarket because they failed to display a wet floor sign in an area…
When a dog attacks a person or animal, the owner is legally liable. In Virginia, negligent dog owners could face criminal charges and be held financially accountable for any damages their dogs or other pets caused. What happens to dogs that bite people? As a dog owner, you are expected to be aware of your…
When you are injured by another person, you need to be compensated for your financial damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. Unfortunately, the impacts that a serious injury can have on a victim are not solely monetary in nature. They also come with an emotional element, one that is just as…
On Saturday, April 22nd, nine people were hospitalized following a deck collapse in the Appalachian mountains. Ashe County Rescue Squd, Ashe Medics, four local fire departments, and several other emergency response agencies were dispatched to the scene at 520 Little Tree Road in West Jefferson at about 8:00 p.m. I was injured at my North…
One person was killed and another was arrested after a single-vehicle collision in Chesapeake, Virginia on Wednesday, April 19th. What legal action can I take if my family member was killed as a passenger in a car accident? According to a local source, the crash took place at about 8:30 p.m. in the 200th block…