During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people purchased workout equipment to use at home because of stay-at-home orders and gym closures, particularly treadmills and stationary bikes. One of the more popular brands of equipment recently announced that they are recalling more than 125,000 treadmills and halting all sales after multiple reports of injuries and one incident…
When someone is involved in a car accident, a slip and fall, or any other types of accidents, there is a risk that they may suffer some form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). This injury can impact the way an individual thinks, controls their emotions, experiences sensations, and moves about. Many people who sustain a…
The laws that regulate the public highways in Virginia define the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists, as well as the drivers’ with whom they share the roads. Both bicyclists and vehicle drivers essentially have the same rights, and the laws dictating the traffic regulations apply equally to both. What is a Bicyclist’s Right of…
If you are a victim of a pedestrian accident, you have the legal rights to claim compensation for your injuries as well as the consequent pain and suffering. In Virginia, claims for personal injuries in a pedestrian accident typically fall into two categories: economic and non-economic damages. Economic Damages in a Pedestrian Injury The economic…
Electric shock injury and electrocution hazards abound in all workplaces. When a shock that is severe enough to cause burns, unconsciousness or death does occur on the job in Virginia, the victim or their family has a strong claim to make for receiving workers’ compensation. Receiving workers’ comp benefits requires showing the accident happened while…