In the aftermath of a car crash, your adrenaline will likely run high. This can make your heart race and loosen your lips – which, in turn, can seriously hurt your chances of succeeding in a car accident claim. While talking is a common coping mechanism during times of stress, saying the wrong thing to…
Despite all the education, warnings, and laws passed banning the use of a cell phone while driving, countless drivers cause serious crashes each day because they just cannot put their phones away. Cell phone use while driving is incredibly prevalent – and dangerous – that it is responsible for killing nine people every day in…
In any Virginia personal injury case (i.e., car, motorcycle, pedestrian, or slip and fall accident), there is one person who is repeatedly made the focal point of the injury victim’s case: the “reasonable person.” The injury victim’s entire case for compensation rests on what this “reasonable person” would have done in the situation the allegedly…
As the summer vacation season approaches, thoughts turn to time with family and friends and the beach, lake, and/or mountains. Unfortunately, vacations are sometimes marred by injuries suffered in vacation rental cottages. In light of the huge number of people who enjoy vacations in the Outer Banks region, injuries due to maintenance deficiencies in cottages are…
In the United States, consumers are protected from dangerous and defective products by a combination of governmental agencies, legal frameworks, industry standards, consumer advocacy organizations, and public awareness initiatives. This multi-faceted approach is designed to identify, address, and prevent hazards associated with consumer goods, ensuring the safety and well-being of the American public. At the…