Companies maintain some responsibility over the way a product impacts the consumer’s life even after the product has left their possession. Potentially, a malfunctioning product could cause a devastating personal injury and forever impact an individual’s life....
The opioid crisis has been sweeping the nation for decades. When people think of the crisis, they may not think of brain injuries and how opioids can cause long-term damage not just to the body, but also to the brain. According to the Brain Injury Association of...
Consumer products should be safe to use in their intended manner. If you use a product that causes you injury, it may be defective. Understanding the nature of the product defect can help you determine if there is a liability concern. There are a few different...
The winter months are approaching quickly. Winter weather in Virginia includes many harsh conditions that create extra hazards on the road. Whether you are a new driver, new to winter weather driving or have been driving in harsh weather conditions for years, there...
Every time you drive your car, truck or SUV, you should properly buckle your seat belt. After all, seat belts are some of any vehicle's most effective safety features. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, just by using your seat belt, you...
If you experience an injury due to an accident someone else causes, you can expect to receive damages covering your calculable expenses, including medical treatment and lost wages. However, damages for non-economic losses are not as easy to determine. These are the...
As business owners discover, you must delegate responsibilities for your enterprise to grow. At some point, virtually every company will send an employee to another location to fulfill necessary tasks, such as purchasing supplies or making deliveries. While this is a...
People in Virginia probably do not think about getting a foodborne illness when they enjoy a favorite restaurant meal. However, a foodborne illness can easily be transmitted to people when they eat contaminated food. Biological food contaminants include bacteria,...
Hunting season is here in Virginia. Hunting can be a satisfying sport whether you live for catching wild game or just enjoy being in peace and quiet out in nature. However, it comes with its own risks.While many people may automatically assume that the biggest danger...
All Virginia products liability attorneys are well aware that, in order for an expert opinion to be admissible, the opinion must satisfy a number of certain requirements, including the requirement of adequate factual foundation. The Virginia Supreme Court recently...
