If you are someone who rides to work, takes part in biking events, or loves to go on leisurely bike rides from time to time, it’s critical to be aware of your rights as well as duties as a bicyclist in Virginia. Rights of Bicyclists in Virginia Section 46.2-800 of the Code of Virginia states…
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…
A $15 million jury award for the plaintiff in a slip and fall lawsuit understandably makes national headlines. The defendant being the Walmart corporation adds to the newsworthiness of the event. But the real story that remains worth telling about a disabling on-the-job injury to a frozen foods delivery driver is how companies often accept…
Each year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues approximately 400 recalls for products that are dangerous or defective. Last month alone (April 2020), there were 23 products recalled, including ATVs, electric appliances, children products, and essential oils, because they posed a dangerous risk to consumers. Any company that designs and/or manufactures products has a…
Watch out for drain holes. A deliveryman in Richmond, Virginia (VA) seriously injured his knee after he stepped into an uncovered drain hole while wheeling a loaded handcart to a restaurant. This slip and fall accident re-aggravated a previous knee injury that produced a torn meniscus. The deliveryman retained legal counsel and was able to…