Each year, millions of people become disabled because of a serious illness or injury and are denied their Social Security disability benefits. If you’ve received a notice that your claim […]
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Virginia Bus Accidents
Americans depend on buses to provide safe, affordable transportation. Whether it is your child’s school bus, public transit or a private tour bus, you hand over trust and security to […]
Amusement Park Accidents
Amusement and theme parks are a place where adults and children seek fun and entertainment. However, accidents involving amusement park rides can result in serious injury or death. Whether the […]
Bicycling Accidents in Virginia
Bicycling is a popular sport for many Virginians, yet there are many potential risks that come from sharing the road with motor vehicles. Virginia has strict bicycle laws for this […]
Negligence
The law defines negligence as the failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in certain circumstances. Negligence is unintentional and caused by carelessness. The general […]
What is Premises Liability?
Premises liability refers to any incident or injury that occurs due to the negligence of a property owner. This means that anyone who owns a home, store, restaurant, hotel, commercial […]
Slip and Fall Accidents
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over a million people suffer injuries from slip and fall accidents every year. A small percentage of these accidents result in […]
Accidental Shooting
According to a survey conducted in 2010, about 34% of the adults in the US possessed a gun and nearly 19% of the adults owned a handgun. On average, about […]
A Charge That’s Not a Crime: Drivers Ticketed For ‘Driving Without Proof of Insurance’
By Peter Vieth Virginia drivers are being charged and convicted of an offense that is not a crime under state law: driving without proof of insurance. The General Assembly has […]
Railroad Accidents
Railroad accidents are more common than you might expect. The United States Department of Transportation reports that there are nearly 5,800 train crashes involving motor vehicles every year. The majority […]