Every premises liability case is unique, and will involve an evaluation of the legal duty of care that the premises owner owed to the injured person. In Virginia, slip, trip, and fall injuries occur most commonly on residential as well as business premises owned by another party. Public spaces such as broken pavement, defective elevators,…
Federal trucking law requires that all truck loads be secured safely in order to minimize the risk of debris falling off the truck an injuring other people on the road. Unfortunately, federal laws don’t apply to vehicles outside of the commercial trucking industry. This means that anyone can haul a load of furniture or an…
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…
The services of a qualified personal injury attorney can help clients decide on the best course of action, allow them to understand what to expect as their case progresses, and negotiate a fair settlement on their behalf. However, many accident victims and families choose to handle their claim by themselves. There are some standard stumbling…