When pursuing a personal injury claim, you may wonder who will ultimately decide the outcome of your case—a judge or jury. Though we’re used to seeing judges and juries in court cases on our favorite television shows, a jury isn’t always present. It depends on several factors, including the type of court handling the case,…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that Fisher-Price is recalling more than 2 million Snuga Infant Swings due to a suffocation hazard. At the time of the recall, the company was aware of five deaths involving infants one to three months of age who died while sleeping in the swings. These cases…
When you purchase a product, you expect that product to work as advertised and to be safe to use. Most of the time, your expectations are met, but sometimes, a product is defective and can cause injuries or even death. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2020, an estimated 28 million…
Halloween is just days away. Who doesn’t love going trick-or-treating and collecting all that yummy candy? Halloween is a much-anticipated holiday for kids and adults, with one of the most cherished traditions being trick-or-treating. Children eagerly dress up in costumes, go door-to-door, and collect sweets. Unfortunately, Halloween can also be one of the most dangerous…
If you were injured on someone else’s property, you may file a claim to have your medical and other expenses reimbursed. The process of navigating that claim, however, can get complicated. One of the most crucial steps in the process is understanding the importance of preservation letters and incident reports. Our Virginia Beach premises liability…