Property owners have a responsibility to make sure that any invited visitor or guest who comes on the property is safe. They must keep the property free of hazards that could cause an injury, such as a slip and fall or trip and fall. If a person is injured because a property owner failed to…
Anyone who has welcomed a new baby into their family can attest to the amount of baby gear and equipment you need and how all that equipment can totally overtake your house. A home with a new baby quickly fills up with a crib, baby swing, high chair, stroller, clothes, toys, and more, leaving many…
The exact details remain unclear, but an unsafe merge or dangerous lane change led to a fatal collision between a car and a tractor-trailer in Portsmouth, Virginia (VA). The deadly crash raises several important issues about sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, contributory negligence, seatbelt use and insurance liability. The wreck happened…
Insurance companies are in business to make a profit. Although that may seem to be an obvious statement, many accident victims are stunned when the insurance company offers them far less than their injuries have cost them or denies their claim completely. There are many types of tactics insurance companies use in order to minimize…
If you have been injured in an accident that happened because of the negligent or reckless actions of another party or parties, Virginia law allows you to pursue damages against that party for financial compensation for all the losses your injuries have caused. The question many victims ask is whether or not the accident that…