If a pedestrian is struck by a bus while walking or waiting for the bus, who or what entity can be sued?
Who can I sue if I am hit by a bus?
Who can I sue if I am hit by a bus?
If a victim settles a medical malpractice case, can the case be reopened at a later date?
If I was hurt due to a personal watercraft operator, how does my VA attorney show negligence?
It depends on the circumstances. Virginia, along with 19 other states, adheres to the “one bite rule,” which generally prevents civil claims for monetary damages from being successful against an animal owner the first time one of their animals bites another person if the attack was unintentional. However, the dog owner may be held liable if a personal injury lawyer can prove the dog has a history of attacking and biting people or that the owner violated a local or state ordinance such a leash law and that failure to comply with rules and regulations regarding pet ownership led to the attack.
Yes. It is always a concern that staff and the administration of a nursing home may treat a resident suing a nursing home differently once suit is filed.