Letting other people drive you around can sometimes be a disconcerting experience, especially in situations like taxis and limos, in which the driver is a complete stranger. Fortunately, the state of Virginia imposes extra duties on these types of transportation services, which the law refers to as common carriers. These duties come into play during…
While advances in technology have greatly improved vehicle safety, severe injuries still occur in Virginia car accidents. When an individual’s injuries are the result of the fault of another person, it is possible for that individual to file a personal injury lawsuit. A difficult, but important, part of a personal injury damage award to determine…
When a person is injured as the result of being prescribed the incorrect drug, an incorrect dosage of a drug, or is given incorrect instructions for taking a medication, by a doctor, health professional, or pharmacist, this may constitute medical malpractice. And when a person is injured due to medication errors, the victim may be…
When an individual is injured by a product, recovery of damages may be possible through a products liability claim. Under this type of claim, manufacturers, sellers, or other suppliers of products are held liable to consumers who are harmed by those products. And in some cases, product liability claims may fall under the theory of…
Virginia law allows survivors of victims whose death was caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party or parties to pursue for financial compensation. Some of the more common types of wrongful death lawsuit cases are: Death as a result of a careless driver Death as a result of a dangerous product Death…