An October 31, 2014, decision by the Virginia Supreme Court has the potential to make it nearly impossible for members of the public to hold police officers in the state liable in civil court for injuries or deaths the law enforcement officers inflict while on duty. The 6-1 ruling came in a case titled McBride…
Google the words, “elder abuse” and you will find these disturbing headlines among many others. “Elder Abuse Suspect Heads to Court”, “Elder Abuse Reports Jump in Boulder County.” There seems to be no shortage of people who will take advantage and harm the elderly. The reality is that while many nursing home employees are kind…
When we send our children off to school in the morning, and watch them as they board the school bus, we are putting their safety into the hands of the person who is sitting behind the wheel of the bus. We put our trust in that person, assuming that they will do their utmost to…
Two children were airlifted to Transylvania County Hospital Friday morning after being struck by a car as they were about to board a school bus in Brevard, N.C. A third child was transported from the scene to the hospital by ambulance. At the time of the accident, there were six other children also getting ready…
A dump truck in Burlington, NC flipped over, spilling gravel and fuel at a major intersection yesterday. The driver of the dump truck was driving on US 70 and South Church Street when he lost control. This caused his gravel load to shift, and his truck then turned over. The truck traveled 100 feet into…